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History
Originally built as a two story wooden building by Matti Soderman in 1910, it was converted / rebuilt into a concrete structure between 1917 and 1921. The main floor was the WASA BAR - named for the Soderman's home region of Finland. The upstairs was a rooming house named EVA'S ROOMS (Mrs. Soderman) that was designated for Scandinavian miners working in the nearby copper mine. A Finish Sauna was opened on the property for public use from 1910 until the 1950's. During the prohibition, the original bar was removed and a hidden basement was constructed to serve as a small speakeasy. The main floor served many other functions; Mercantile, land office and post office.
The two-story concrete house in back (guesthouse) was built around 1910-1914 and was the Soderman's living quarters. Their two sons slept on the screened in summer sleeping porch during the summer and all winter!
The Soderman's sold the property in the early 1970's. The building virtually remained untouched until Ms. Hayward bought it in 1996. In 1997 Ms. Hayward opened the DELVAN'S DRAWING ROOM a unique Bed and Fix your own D#%&! Breakfast, an old miner's style boarding house decorated with historical antiques.
Historical Photos coming soon
Owner, innkeeper and artist Delvan Hayward has restored this historic building.
Ron Ruble Copyright (c) 2005
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