Our History
The Hotel Larkspur, 1890’s
The building was originally founded as The Hotel Larkspur which operated during the summer months from 1898 to 1909.
Blue Rock Hotel and Lynch Building, 1913
A view of the Blue Rock Hotel and Lynch Building taken from the railroad station, accessed by the dirt road in the foreground, with its wooden planked sidewalk. Magnolia Avenue was not yet paved, so a water wagon (seen on the left) was used to sprinkle the dirt street.
The Blue Rock Hotel, 1950
Around 1910, ownership changed and the Hotel Larkspur became known as the Blue Rock Hotel. Renovations and expansions took place, yet its appearance remained essentially unchanged over the four decades.
Blue Rock Apartments, 2023
The respected Blue Rock building stands proudly in the heart of Larkspur for over 125 years. Though it has undergone renovations and additions, it remains instilled with the essence of its historical attraction.