The Stader Hotel has been nominated under criterion A and C due to its importance as an early railroad hotel and through its architectural character. The village of Vine Grove relocated to this location in the late 1860s to be astride the route of the Illinois Central Railroad. By the mid-1870s the railroad brought many travelers through the town and the Stader Hotel was constructed to take advantage of this rail traffic. The hotel was built directly adjacent to the tracks and near the site of the depot. Vine Grove resident "Doc Smith" appears to have either built the hotel or was an early owner as his name is associated with its early years.

 

The origin of the name "Stader Hotel" is unknown. The hotel remained in operation until after World War I when it became a private residence. The building is presently utilized for shops and a restaurant. The hotel is an important reminder of Vine Grove's dependence on the railroad in its early history. The hotel is also important as the best remaining example of the Itallanate style in Vine Grove. It is one of the few 19th century brick buildings constructed in the community and it has not been significantly altered.