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The Historic Milford
Hotel
By
Utah Outdoor Activities
While traveling through Milford Utah to
explore the many outdoor activities around the area you couldn't
help but notice this grand old building. It appeared it was open as
there was a lot of activity around the building. Being very
curious we stopped by and our luck paid off as we began to talk with
the current owners of the hotel, Diana and Bryan Mccarty. They
were so gracious to give us the grand tour of the old place. When we
walked into the lobby it was as though we entered a time portal taking us back to the year 1913, when the hotel was built.
The lobby still has the old fireplace, counter and mirror that
would have greeted you almost a hundred years ago. The carpet on the
wide stairs, the old windows and wood work is just incredible.
Walking through the lobby you enter the cafe area with a set-up that
reminded us of an old diner. Going to the back we entered a large
spacious area with a bar and beautiful stained glass windows.
Friends and neighbors were gathered laughing and chatting. We only
wish we could have spent the day.
Continuing our tour we went up stairs to see some of the old rooms
and hallways. Many of these rooms still had the original furnishings.
In an old hotel that is in the process of being renovated we could
not help but ask, is this place haunted? Bryan didn't hesitate as he
told us about the previous owner of the hotel who was a little lady
with lots of attitude. He told us of a couple of rowdy railroad
workers who were disturbing other patrons in the Hotel. After
several complaints she sent the hotels caretaker to kindly ask the
two men to quiet down. The two drunk railroad workers didn't
appreciate being told what to do and beat up the caretaker. As
the hotel caretaker stumbled to his feet and made his way back down
stairs he insisted to the hotel's owner there was nothing they could
do about these men. Just then the woman took her keys and
headed up to the third floor to confront the men. After one of
the men continued to be drunk and belligerent she cold cocked him
upside the head with her large ring of keys, dragged him by his foot
down two flights of stairs and out onto the hotel's front sidewalk,
where she left him unconscious. Not wanting the same fate the
railroad workers buddy decided to leave the hotel. Bryan said, he
has heard reports of her keys rattling or the railroad workers head thumping down the stairs, as it did so many years ago.
Diane said she has seen the little lady walk across the lobby.
This is a wonderful old hotel, what stories
these old walls could tell. I can't wait until someday in the future
when this old hotel will re-open as a bed and breakfast and
visitor's will be able to experience a night in this grand hotel,
who knows maybe you will be visited by the little lady with here big
set of keys as she checks on the well-being of her patrons.
For the last seven years Bryan, Diane, family and friends have spent
almost every weekend restoring this old place.
If you're ever traveling through Milford on a weekend stop by this
grand old hotel and ask for Bryan or Diane and they would be happy
to show you around. If you love historic places and history we
are
sure you will enjoy your visit. The hotel is projected to be
restored and open in 2013 as a bed and breakfast.
Driving Directions:
Beaver Utah To The Milford Hotel
From Beaver Travel North Main Street and
Center Street, turn right onto W Center ST / UT-21. Continue to
follow UT-21 for 30.4 miles. After traveling 30.4 miles you
will be in Milford. When you enter the town of Milford the hotel
will be in full view. Located on the corner of South Main Street and
5th South.
Milford Hotel GPS coordinates:
GPS-N38 23.566 W113 00.703
Lodging In Milford Utah:
Oak Tree Inn - Milford
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