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In 1878, at the age of 18, Alfred Gage left his home in Vermont with little more than a twenty-dollar gold piece in his pocket to seek the promise of the vast ranching opportunity that was emerging in Texas. Four years later the town of Marathon was founded, and Gage saw opportunity there. Over the next few decades he amassed a ranching empire of over 500,000 acres.
Marathon didn’t possess adequate lodging at the time, so Gage decided to build a hotel to use as a base to oversee his ranching operation. In 1926, he commissioned famed El Paso architect, Henry Trost, to design and build the property. An excellent example of Mission and Spanish-style design, the hotel officially opened for business in April of 1927.
Alfred Gage died just one year after the opening.
Today The hotel has 45 rooms, full bar, fine dining, and a swimming pool among other amenities.

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In 1878, at the age of 18, Alfred Gage left his home in Vermont with little more than a twenty-dollar gold piece in his pocket to seek the promise of the vast ranching opportunity that was emerging in Texas. Four years later the town of Marathon was founded, and Gage saw opportunity there. Over the next few decades he amassed a ranching empire of over 500,000 acres.<br /> Marathon didn’t possess adequate lodging at the time, so Gage decided to build a hotel to use as a base to oversee his ranching operation. In 1926, he commissioned famed El Paso architect, Henry Trost, to design and build the property. An excellent example of Mission and Spanish-style design, the hotel officially opened for business in April of 1927.<br /> Alfred Gage died just one year after the opening.<br /> Today The hotel has 45 rooms, full bar, fine dining, and a swimming pool among other amenities.