The Quebec Hotel

The Quebec Hotel was one of Lewiston's earliest lodging establishments and operated at this site from 1902 to 1916. Located across from the railroad depot, it was the first stop in town for many visitors, with early guest registers showing people from New England, Chicago, Canada, France, and Ireland. Opera troupes occasionally performed there, and traveling baseball teams of the era often chose it for lodging because after-game parties were always held at the hotel. The hotel was founded and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cauchon of Quebec, who were devout Catholics and were instrumental in establishing the first Catholic congregation in Lewiston. After the M and H Mill closed, the building was used for many years as the Farmers Co-Op Store. In 1935 the north section was demolished, but the south end of the original foundation still stands and continued the Cauchons' tradition of hospitality for many years as a restaurant and saloon.

Lewiston, Michigan · United States