Martin Hotel (Winnemucca, Nevada)

The Martin Hotel, at 94 W. Railroad St. in Winnemucca, Nevada, was built in 1913. It is a historic hotel building, known also as Lafayette Hotel Annex and as Roman Tavern, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Martin Hotel
Martin Hotel (Winnemucca, Nevada) is located in Nevada
Martin Hotel (Winnemucca, Nevada)
Martin Hotel (Winnemucca, Nevada) is located in the United States
Martin Hotel (Winnemucca, Nevada)
Location94 W. Railroad St., Winnemucca, Nevada
Coordinates40°58′15″N 117°43′50″W / 40.97083°N 117.73056°W / 40.97083; -117.73056
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1913
Built byWeikel, Charles (1920 reconstruction)
Architectural styleVernacular Commercial
NRHP reference No.03001067[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 24, 2003

It is significant historically for its association with commerce in Winnemucca and for its association with Basque sheepherders. It served as a boardinghouse for the sheepherders, and, as of its NRHP listing in 2003, "continues to be known for its Basque cuisine."[2]

It is built in "Vernacular Commercial" style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[1]

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Mella Rothwell Harmon (May 15, 2003). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Martin Hotel / The Lafayette Hotel Complex / The Roman Tavern". National Park Service. and accompanying three photos
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