OUR STORY
Originally built in 1906 as the Nevada State Bank & Trust, the Belvada Hotel features Classical Revival architecture with Chicago-style influences. After the 1907 financial panic led to its closure and the owner's indictment for embezzlement, it became the Nevada First National Bank of Tonopah in 1908, reflecting the West's boom and bust cycles.
Decades later, the building faced possible demolition due to disrepair until Fred & Nancy Cline, who had previously revitalized the nearby historic Mizpah Hotel in 2011, acquired it for $1 to preserve another piece of Tonopah’s heritage. Beginning in 2017, the Clines embarked on a rigorous three-year renovation, meticulously restoring the building to its former grandeur, which reopened in 2020 as the Belvada Hotel, a testament to human resilience and architectural beauty.
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ABOUT THE CLINES
In 2010, Sonoma, CA vintners Fred & Nancy Cline were exploring rural Nevada on a journey to uncover their family's past. During this trip, they learned about Nancy's great Uncle Harry Ramsey, who prospered during the early 1900s silver boom in Goldfield and owned one of the area's first saloons. Nancy's grandmother, Emma, also served as the Postmistress in Goldfield, deepening their family's historical ties to the region.
Aware of their family connections, the Clines were contacted by a realtor when the Mizpah Hotel went up for sale after being closed for 12 years. They bought it, surprising their seven children, who thought their parents had gone mad. Initially drawn by family ties, it was the town's charm, rich history, and vibrant community that motivated them to stay. Since reopening the Mizpah Hotel in 2011, the Clines have renovated several historic homes, launched the Tonopah Brewing Company, and completed the Belvada Hotel. Their efforts aim to preserve this slice of Nevada history, celebrating the resilience and spirit of past generations.
