Now the Lopez's are in the middle of renovating Southeast Arizona's most opulent and historic hotel. The Gadsden first opened in 1907, when Douglas was a bustling city because of the mining industry.

They weathered disasters that threatened their existence, from devastating fires to the economic headwinds of the places where they stand.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox ...

Item 1 of 5 Hotel manager Robin Brekhus recalls her first experience with a ghost in one of the hallways of the basement in the Gadsden Hotel in Douglas, Arizona, October 29, 2012.

DOUGLAS, Ariz.. - Manager Robin Brekhus was skeptical about her Arizona hotel’s supernatural history until the day she went to the basement in search of candles dur… Skip to Content ...

The Gadsden Hotel is one of the most well-known attractions in Douglas, but on December 27 about 70% of its employees were laid off which sparked community outrage and concern.

Item 1 of 17 Most of the doors in the basement of the Gadsden Hotel are labelled for staff and guests who are visiting or ghost hunting inside the hotel in Douglas, Arizona, October 29, 2012.