Be sure to check the tag for Wau Gwin Gwin. There are several other photos with some good history comments.
I wonder if the sign was visible from the River?

L.E. on 29th November 2017 @ 7:52am

The pond must have been a recent addition as that is a huge old oak tree that got drowned, as well as some of it's smaller sprouts. Business must have been good as the building has been added on to.

nels on 29th November 2017 @ 9:58am

It looks like they backed up Phelps Creek a bit for scenic value.

I don't know if the sign was visible from the river, but there is the story the steamer captains would toot their whistle to let the proprietor know how many people needed transport from the steamer landing.

Arthur on 29th November 2017 @ 11:17am

Bobby Rand built my home in 1905, The big gold home the bottom of Rand Rd. He was also the builder/owner of Wau Gwin Gwin hotel. He probably lived here as he was building his hotel. Not too far away, went either by horse or an early Ford.....,Then in the early 20"s, Simon Benson bought it, and put in that classy Columbia Gorge Hotel.....

James on 30th November 2017 @ 4:39pm

From the June 02, 1904 HR Glacier:
Robert Rand has installed a new gas plant in his hotel at Wau-guin-guin, having found it easier to operate and that it gives a softer, better light. Mr. Rand is rapidly getting his fine place in shape to throw it open to the public. There isn't another such a beautiful natural location in the valley, and when ready to receive his guests every days will be Sunday at Wau-guin-guin.

L.E. on 20th April 2018 @ 8:59pm