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See the Newest Relics inside the West Baden Springs Hotel Museum
That’s our mantra at the West Baden Springs Hotel Museum. We
first opened this new space last May as a way to showcase some of the relics
and stories from West Baden’s colorful and extensive past. And we’re not done
yet when it comes to discovering and displaying the old pieces of our past that
are continually being discovered.
As the West Baden Museum officially turns 1 year old, here
are four of the newest items that are on display. When you’re visiting, stop
into the museum (open daily) and take a closer look for yourself.
The Finial
This is the biggie.
It’s in the middle of the museum, it’s taller than most of
us (about 6 feet) and it’s literally one-of-a-kind.
This lone finial survivor was restored, placed in a custom-built
case, and is on loan to the hotel courtesy of the FLWB Museum.
Original Lee Sinclair Photo
Tucked in the far back corner of the hotel is an old gem.
You could call it a nod to the man responsible for this grand hotel existing
today.
It’s an unassuming black-and-white photo. Lee Sinclair, sitting
in the atrium of the hotel he once owned. Seems so simple, until you consider
what Sinclair accomplished: losing his original hotel in a fire, conceptualizing
a stunning new hotel that has stood the test of time, and building his new
hotel in just
one year.
Based on Sinclair's age here, this photo appears to have been taken not long before he died in 1916. It’s torn and worn, but this original print has survived more than 100 years. You’ll also notice it has a golden frame compared to the black-framed pictures that surround it. Hey, around here, Lee Sinclair deserves that special golden treatment.
Original Convention Photos
Eventually, the walls of the museum will act as a timeline,
telling the story of the hotel’s different eras, from the earliest days of the Mile Lick Inn to the modern restoration of the property.
These two photos are originals that were recently acquired from
a private estate, proving that pieces of our past still make for new
discoveries.
Clay Roof Tiles
From the “never know what you’ll find in the basement when you’re renovating” files, comes this.
These red clay tiles were on the roofs of the original natatorium
and bathhouse buildings from 1901 until the 1920s. When initial restoration
work began at the hotel in the 1990s, a large number of these tiles were found
under the building. Tiles like these are still used today on the roof of the
dome.
More to Come….
This museum is a work in progress with more stories to come. You might even own a piece of history to add to our story. We’ll be adding more to the Jesuit and Northwood eras soon, and if you have relics to provide or loan, drop us a note at marketing@frenchlick.com – we’d love to hear from you!
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