![]() Our fine selection of foods and beverages also shouldn’t be missed. It was presented to Colonel Cody by Queen Victoria of England after a command performance he gave for her. When you come to the hotel, be sure to see the cherrywood backbar in the restaurant. As well as all the other Irma suites have been restored and named after Cody Country pioneers, such as Jakie Schwoob an early retailer, and Caroline Lockhart a newspaperwoman and novelist. His personality and fame kept the Irma packed when he was in town.Ĭody’s original two suites have been restored and are available to guests. He named the hotel for his youngest daughter Irma, born February 9, 1886.Ĭody stayed in the hotel frequently when he returned from his Wild West Show tours. Buffalo Bill spent $80,000 in 1902 dollars on construction costs. A grand opening celebration followed on November 18 (see original invitation below). The hotel was opened to the public on November 1, 1902. Everyone from Colonel Cody, to princes and potentates, Indian chiefs and cowboys “came as they were” to the Irma. For over 100 years, the Irma has been a symbol of neighborliness and good cheer where people could relax and be themselves. We encourage you to visit the Irma and see for yourself the beauties and hospitality of our establishment. We’re assuming these same interests have caused you to browse through this issue and learn the history behind this National Historic Register building. Our appreciation of western history and architecture motivated us to originally purchase and restore the hotel. We’d like to introduce you to the Grand Old Lady of Cody, the Irma Hotel. ![]()
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