Vasanoja Suite 102, Hyland Hotel

This newly renovated and locally owned property was the first hotel/BnB ever built in Palmer Alaska. It opened for business in 1936 with single rooms renting for $3 a day. We have maintained the historic colonial feel of the building while incorporating modern amenities to ensure our guests a comfortable and safe stay. The Hyland Hotel was officially listed on the federal National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1991. We look forward to sharing a piece of Palmer's history with you!

The Vasanoja family played a significant role in the early development of Palmer, Alaska, as part of the 1935 Matanuska Colony project. Originally from Minnesota, Lawrence and Helen Vasanoja, along with their five children—Dorothy, Marcella, Pearl, Maralyn, and Lawrence Jr. (Larry)—relocated to Palmer to pursue new opportunities.

Lawrence "Larry" Roland Vasanoja Jr., born in 1924, was 11 years old when the family made the journey to Alaska. He became a prominent community member, graduating from Palmer High School in 1942 and serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After the war, Larry worked at Alaska Sales and Service and managed the Palmer bulk fuel plant. He married Irene Plumley in 1945, and together they raised two children, Rollie and Cindy. Larry passed away in 2023 at the age of 99.

The Vasanoja family's experiences have been preserved through letters archived by the Palmer Museum, offering insights into the challenges and daily life of early colonists in the region.

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Palmer, Alaska

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Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 7 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 7 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

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