Built in 1931 as Bothell Junior High School, the understated, art-deco style Anderson School was bought by McMenamins as part of Bothell, Washington's downtown revitalization effort. A boutique hotel occupies the former classrooms of the main building, while the gymnasium was transformed into a 700-person events venue. The existing swimming pool was made into a skylit saltwater oasis surrounded by tropical vegetation. The only new building added to the school grounds, The Shed, includes cozy fireplaces and outdoor seating.