Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Heather McClenahan explains the significance of Fuller Lodge to the Los Alamos community.
Narrator: After World War II, Fuller Lodge was converted into a hotel. Sold to Los Alamos County in 1968, it now is a keystone of the Los Alamos community.
Heather McClenahan: The wings on the building—there are three wings, the north, the south and the west—those were added after the war, when this became a hotel. It was the only hotel in town. Great stories from many, many people who came here over the years, as they were interviewing for their job at the lab. They would talk about the great steak dinners you could get for a dollar, right here in the Lodge.
In 1968, this building was sold to Los Alamos County for one dollar, with the stipulation that it always remain a community center. And so today, it is just that. We have weddings here, there are all kinds of meetings that go on, dances, parties, there are recitals, and concerts. And it's just a wonderful, wonderful place.
This is a very beloved building. It is really the heart and soul of Los Alamos, and everybody who is part of the community feels like they own this building.