Built in 1883, this was the Finest Hotel in Town at the Time


Northern Hotel, Wausau Wisconsin
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Date added: October 30, 2009
SOUTH (FRONT) ELEVATION

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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

Northern Hotel, Wausau Wisconsin SOUTH (FRONT) ELEVATION
SOUTH (FRONT) ELEVATION

Northern Hotel, Wausau Wisconsin VIEW OF FRONT AND SIDE ELEVATIONS, FROM SOUTHEAST
VIEW OF FRONT AND SIDE ELEVATIONS, FROM SOUTHEAST

Northern Hotel, Wausau Wisconsin SECOND FLOOR LANDING, LOOKING NORTH
SECOND FLOOR LANDING, LOOKING NORTH

Northern Hotel, Wausau Wisconsin TYPICAL HOTEL ROOM, WEST SIDE OF HOTEL
TYPICAL HOTEL ROOM, WEST SIDE OF HOTEL

Northern Hotel, Wausau Wisconsin TYPICAL HALL DOORWAY, EAST SIDE OF HOTEL
TYPICAL HALL DOORWAY, EAST SIDE OF HOTEL

Northern Hotel Floor Plans

Northern Hotel, Wausau Wisconsin Basement Floor Plan
Basement Floor Plan

Northern Hotel, Wausau Wisconsin First Floor Plan
First Floor Plan

Northern Hotel, Wausau Wisconsin Second Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan

Northern Hotel, Wausau Wisconsin Third Floor Plan
Third Floor Plan