Hotel Niles in Alturas Ca

The first stones for what was originally named the Curtis Hotel were laid near the dusty main street of Alturas in 1908. In 1912, Jay Eugene Niles purchased the building and completed the 2nd and 3rd floor rooms, and renamed it the Niles Hotel.
     For many generations the Niles Hotel was the social center of Alturas.
     In 1976, Stephen and Cheryl Baker purchased the Niles Hotel and set about the challenging task of restoring the landmark to its former glory. The restoration project took over twelve years and an investment in antiques, labor, and materials over one million dollars.
     The Bakers leased the hotel to Michelle Marymee from 1995 through1998, after bringing the hotel back to a place of respect and beauty in the community. The John Vass family purchased the hotel in 1998.
     Born out of a longing to protect a piece of community history, Jim and Elizabeth Cavasso purchased the ailing Niles Hotel in 2011. With the help of the community, family, and friends the Nile Hotel is regaining its status as a thriving historical landmark.