The Earliest Hotels
Two of the earliest hotels were the Wolgast Hotel located on Broadway by the railroad depot and the Keller’s Hotel in the same vicinity of Herzog Place at Train Depot. It was also known as the White House Hotel. The Keller Hotel was a three-story masonry structure, and the Bank of America now sits on the property. The Keller family continues to have roots in Hicksville.
Wolgast’s Hotel Circa 1900
Whitehouse Hotel - Keller Hotel - Circa 1890's
American Hotel - Circa 1890Then there was Gottert’s Hotel, owned and operated by Charles Gottert. He was a trained carpenter, and purchased the hotel from Frederick Herzog. Charles built the building that local historians will know as the “Kallert Building”. It was on what was known as Gottert’s Block. The American Hotel was also owned by Charles Gottert. Later, it was known as the Sportsman Hotel - The Sportsman's Hotel was located at the corner of Mary Street (Marie Street) and Broadway. It eventually became Henry Huettners second store.
Gottert's Hotel Circa 1890
In addition, there was Vogel’s Hotel, which was also known as the Grand Central Hotel. This hotel was grand in size and located on Broadway, just North of the Railroad tracks on the East side. The hotel was sold a third time and was named the Hicksville Hotel. The Hicksville Hotel was owned by H.J. Remmert and August Hauser.
Grand Central Hotel Circa 1910
Vogel's Hotel - Circa 1900
Staehle's Hotel & Brewery Circa 1905
There was Staehle’s Brewery & Hotel which was owned and operated by Eugene Staehle and located on Broadway and Cherry Street. He was a German immigrant and a master brewer.
