History of the Hotel

The brick, two and a half story hotel was built in 1883. Anton Dern was owner of the hotel which had the reputation as one of the finest hotels in Wausau. Dern was one of Wausau's earliest pioneers, arriving from Germany in 1845. When he retired from managing the hotel in 1904, his son and stepson continued in the business. In the late 1950s the hotel changed hands and became a residential hotel.

The central tower on top of the mansard roof was removed sometime after 1900.

Abandoned in March 1981, the building was demolished in April 1981.

Photographs of the Northern Hotel

SOUTH (FRONT) ELEVATION

VIEW OF FRONT AND SIDE ELEVATIONS, FROM SOUTHEAST

SECOND FLOOR LANDING, LOOKING NORTH

TYPICAL HOTEL ROOM, WEST SIDE OF HOTEL

TYPICAL HALL DOORWAY, EAST SIDE OF HOTEL

Northern Hotel Floor Plans

Basement Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan