The Trondhjem Hotel was operating at this address as early as 1904, owned by H. M. Johnson. Ole Erickson purchased it and renamed it the Erickson Hotel and operated it from at least 1912 to about 1920. Oscar Kranz was the proprietor in 1920 and Olson Brothers were the proprietors in 1922. In 1922, Joe Blondo purchased the old Erickson Hotel and carried out extensive repairs. The rooms were all redecorated and greatly improved. The Doran Plumbing company had the contract for installing a heating plant and plumbing in the hotel. This gave Mr. Blondo 22 modern rooms. Joseph Blondo died in March 1928 and is buried at Greenwood Cemetery. Olson Brothers were listed as proprietors again in 1928, and the hotel operated until about 1960. The building is gone.
Exploring the Rich History of the Bemidji Area