H(er)story
Marianna Stoltz House is a four-bedroom Boutique Hotel / Bed & Breakfast concept. Its interior design is a mix of eclectic vintage and modern inspiration, bringing together tradition and design for a unique, elegant yet cozy environment. Located in one of Spokane's oldest neighborhoods, infused with the liveliness of Gonzaga University.Our Story
Marianna Stoltz, 1966
From the time she was a teenager, Marianna Stoltz admired the residence, with its spacious, inviting veranda.
One morning in 1961, she walked by and saw a “for Sale” sign going up in the front yard. By sundown, Stoltz owned the house.
Phyllis, Marianna, Anton, Marie, 1966
Eventually, Marianna down-sized and in 1987, daughters Phyllis and Marie formed their partnership to transform the home into a Bed & Breakfast.
To show their appreciation, they named the business after their mother, The Marianna Stoltz House.
Phyllis in the entryway, 2020
Marianna holding baby Holland, 1994
History repeats...After the unexpected passing of Phyllis, her daughter Colleen was left to problem solve the future of the house. Once again facing the grim chances of the house surviving as a single-family home.
Colleen and daughter Holland entered an agreement to keep the B&B alive, and began renovations and re-decorating in 2022.
As of 2023, The Marianna Stoltz House is re-imagined and re-open for business.
For 34 years, Phyllis Maguire lived in and operated the The Marianna Stoltz House, creating memories and stories with friends, family, and guests from all over the world.
Female and Family Owned since 1987.Architects Frank and Lewis Clapp designed this American Foursquare style house for A. L. Snow, a railroad contractor with the firm of Watson & Snow, who built the house in 1908.Heath Addition, where Snow built the house, was one of the first areas developed on the north side of the river. Subsequent owners included James A. Anderson, president of the Spokane State Bank and owner of the Division Street and Manito Hardware companies, and R. H. Leyda, co-owner of Leyda & Barr Fuel Co. (later Ermina Fuel Co.).
The Stoltz family purchased the house in 1961 and converted it into a bed and breakfast in 1987.
This home, with its off-set front door, is an excellent example of the American Foursquare described in McAlester's book, A Field Guide to American Houses. The interior of the home remains intact, from the original fir built-ins in the living room and dining room to the fixtures and the tile fireplace.
