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Alfred Gage left his
native Vermont in 1878 and set out to make his fortune
in the wide open spaces of Far West Texas. Finding work
as a cowhand, he and his brothers later founded the
Alpine Cattle Company south of Marathon. By 1920, Gage
was a prosperous banker and rancher. Needing a
headquarter for his extensive operations he employed the
acclaimed firm of Trost and Trost to design a hotel, and
Ponfords and Sons of El Paso to build it.
Opening in 1927, the Hotel became a gathering place for
many ranchers and miners of the area. Gage, however, was
unable to enjoy the success of his hotel. He passed away
the year it opened.
After decades of neglect the Hotel was purchased by J.P.
and Mary Jon Bryan of Houston. Restoration was begun as
well as an expansion of the facilities. The
Los Portales
rooms were opened in 1992,
Café Cenizo opened in
1996,
Desert Moon Spa opened
in 2003, and
Gage Gardens opened in 2007. |
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