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One of the greatest boons ever conferred upon the travelling public of the Northwest was the opening of this fine hotel in April 1913.  
 
The exceptional growth of Brandon had created a dearth of Hotel accommodation, and the opening of the Grand Central supplied a much-felt want.  
 
The Hotel was located on Sixth Street, near Rosser Avenue. It was a fine three-story building that presented an imposing appearance, and was another architectural attraction of the city.  
 
The structure covered an area of 50 x 100 feet, and its inner arrangement is of a most perfect description.  
 
On the ground floor were the offices, billiard room, kitchen, and spacious dining room capable of accommodating 100 guests.  
 
On the second floor was a large elegantly furnished ladies parlour and sundry bedrooms, while the upper floor was devoted exclusively to dormitories.  
 
The house had sleeping accommodation for over 100 guests. The proprietors of this house were Messrs. Carson and Caulfield, the former of who had been a resident of Canada for over ten years, and was one of the leading merchants of western Manitoba.  
 
Mr. Caulfield was a young and enterprising man, who was bound to make a telling record in the Northwest.  
 
Both had other branches of business on hand, but in none did they furnish a more useful institution, and one that did more for the progress of Brandon.  
 
Source: Daly House Museum Archives.