For more than a century, the Geiser Grand Hotel has stood at the heart of Baker City, welcoming travelers from every walk of life. During Oregon's mining boom, it became a symbol of optimism and opportunity. Decades later, after years of decline, the hotel was carefully restored by a community that believed its story was worth preserving. Today, alongside its remarkable history, the Geiser Grand is also known for the ghost stories that continue to follow its hallways.

In this episode of The Midnight Drive, we step inside one of Oregon's most celebrated historic hotels to explore its remarkable journey from grand opening to near abandonment and back again. Along the way, we consider why hotels collect stories unlike any other place, how generations of travelers quietly shape a building's identity, and why preserving an old hotel oft ...