 John re-named the building “Hotel La Perl.” It was a large two-story wood-frame building with a flat roof.A saloon, that was located on the first floor, was converted into a restaurant and the rear laundry room was remodeled into a kitchen.On the Hotel la Perl’s first day of business, Gieriet served up a fancy dinner that included French pickles, oysters, French peas, and Lake Superior trout.