001524653 001__ 1524653 001524653 005__ 20241003003553.0 001524653 02480 $$aMSS 124-493 001524653 037__ $$aDA 001524653 041__ $$aeng 001524653 245__ $$aWest Baden Springs Hotel in West Baden Springs, Indiana 001524653 260__ $$bUniversity of Southern Indiana$$ccirca 1990 001524653 269__ $$a1990 001524653 347__ $$a600-800 dpi 001524653 520__ $$aEntry arch to West Baden Springs hotel, the Carlsbad of America, on IN 56, aka Broadway St. An architectural marvel, West Baden Springs Hotel is the crown jewel of French Lick Resorts $500 million restoration. The turn-of-the century National Historic Landmark offers 243 exquisitely appointed rooms, a world-class spa, championship golf, and a wide array of dining and entertainment options. Experience the luxurious European spa hospitality that drew in the social elites of the early 1900s. Less than a mile from the French Lick Springs Hotel, West Baden Springs Hotel was first built by a young upstart named Dr. John A. Lane. He had spent some time at the French Lick Resort, leasing some space from French Lick Hotel owner, Dr. William A. Bowles. He learned the ins and outs of the hotel business and upon purchasing land of his own, he thought, What's life without a little bit of competition? The West Baden Springs Hotel features six circular stories with 243 guestrooms and suites, including 36 Balcony Rooms that offer spectacular views of the atrium. The two-level natatorium features a 12,000-square-foot indoor pool and an 8,000-square-foot spa with 12 treatment rooms, relaxation rooms, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. West Baden Springs Hotel, a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2009, dates back to 1902. The hotels atrium was the largest free-span dome until the Houston Astrodome was constructed in the 1960's. It has been dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World. A massive restoration completed in 2007 means that today this is far better condition. 001524653 542__ $$fhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-NC/1.0/ 001524653 6531_ $$aRegional Structures 001524653 6531_ $$aRegional Businesses 001524653 6531_ $$aBuildings and Structures 001524653 6531_ $$aBusiness and Industry 001524653 6531_ $$aPhotographs 001524653 6531_ $$aRegional History 001524653 6531_ $$aRelated Materials -- 1951-2000 001524653 655__ $$aColor Slide 001524653 691__ $$aIndiana 001524653 7001_ $$aEric Braysmith 001524653 8564_ $$97e403dc9-4c7f-4358-b9c6-d82ecfbb1d32$$s887567$$uhttps://library.usi.edu/record/1524653/files/22265.jpg 001524653 909CO $$ooai:library.usi.edu:1524653$$pGLOBAL_SET 001524653 914__ $$ap17218coll2 001524653 980__ $$aSpecial & Regional History Collection 001524653 984__ $$aEric Braysmith Collection 001524653 985__ $$aImage