The Lincoln Hotel

Built in 1912.

Left hand side (LHS) two story red brick commercial building, right hand side (RHS) adjoining one story brick commercial building. These buildings were originally owned by Baptist Vignetto and have seen a variety of business uses. The downstairs portion of the LHS was once a silent movie theater and during the depression served as a government supported emergency station for transients. A sign which is still on the rear interior wall of the building states: “This is only an emergency station. . . no person or persons will be allowed more than (2) meals and (10) hours rest. Meals will be served as follow . . . one meal when checking in and one meal when leaving providing that eight hours have elapsed between meals. (as this is only an emergency station – you are requested to keep moving toward your destination as soon as possible) PERSONS CHECKING IN FOR THE NIGHT WILL BE CALLED TO MAKE TRAINS”.

Sometime later the Ricci Market was located in the LHS downstairs. The upstairs portion of the building housed the Elpe Hotel from at least 1924 through 1936. Mrs. Wanda Kadoto is listed as the manager in 1924, and Ray Inue and K. Shirota are listed for the later years. The RHS was apparently a Japanese restaurant during the earlier years. A photograph of the building during the early 30’s shows a window sign “Sun Shine Noodles”. After c. 1940 the building housed OK Cleaners. Both buildings are presently a private club and have had facade modifications.

54 South Main Street in the Helper Commercial District in Helper, Utah (in Helper Commercial District it is referred to as 58 S Main St)