Pavillion Hotel

The Pavillion Hotel was built in 1887 by Heman and Mary Carter in anticipation of the railroad. The railroad never came to Taylor, but the Pavillion still stands as a reminder of the hopes and dreams of the little frontier town. The hotel was once known as the finest hostelry between Grand Island and Rapid City, South Dakota.

In the late 1800's elegant meals were served on tables graced with real linen, silver, and crystal. The building has had 16 owners since it was built in 1887. Twelve of those ownerships took place before 1920. Loren and Marah Sandoz, the current owners, bought the building
in January of 1996.

Through the years the Pavillion has been remodeled several times and has had many different businesses in it. The old hotel has housed a newspaper office, a judge's office, a shoe store, a beauty salon, and a grocery store as well as being a hotel.

The Pavillion was the social hub of the community. Taylor's hotel holds many legends and stories of happenings that took place within its walls. As the late Rose Schmidt wrote in 1987: "If old buildings could talk I am sure that the Pavillion would tell stories that would chill our blood and others that would make our heartstrings sing for joy for all the events that have taken place behind its walls during the past century."

The Pavillion Hotel was entered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. In 2010, the Pavillion was added to the list of "Hidden Treasures of Nebraska" which is a division of Heritage Nebraska. If you would like more information about the Pavillion hotel please contact Marah or Loren Sandoz at Marah’s Treasures 308-214-0847.

Historical Sites

Pavillion Hotel