Hotel Stebbins started life as the Ahnapee House in 1857 and has always operated as a hotel. In later years, the restaurant and bar were added to create what is now Algomas only full-service hotel. Built by Charles Lewis Fellows at a time when there were only 4 framed buildings in Algoma, The Ahnapee House was built from materials shipped in from Racine, Wisconsin. Local craftsmen supplied the labor needed to dig the cellar, build the stone foundation, and do the carpentry work. After changing ownership multiple times in the 1800s Frank Slaby acquired the business in 1898. In 1905, Slaby constructed the second wing of the establishment, which is now the 3-story brick structure and front entrance of the hotel. When that was completed, the hotel was given the name of Hotel Stebbins - in honor of the late Senator DeWayne Stebbins, a good friend of Frank Slaby. The hotel has the distinction of being owned by only five owners in the past 100 years. Jim & Judy Kirsten had owned the business for 27 years before sharing the treasure with Kristine Ruehl when they purchased the business in July 2005.