The "Hotel Roffers" began construction in 1908 and was completed in 1912, as the front of our building tells you. It served West DePere as the railroad hotel for travelers arriving by train at the depot that was located across the street.

The Hotel Roffers had 23 rooms on the second floor. Living quarters, a bar, the hotel lobby, a dining room, and a barbershop all on the first floor. The cost of a room was $1.50 daily or $6.00 weekly and included one meal each day.