New life for the historic Gadsden Hotel in Douglas Absolutely Arizona since 1907 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 ...

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.

[1/5]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.

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.

America's first international airport is not where you think. Instead, it's located in a small Arizona border town that is full of history, art, and charm.

[1/17]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. While many ...