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Snowed in under the Dome: Blizzard of '78 Memories from Northwood/West Baden

West Baden '78 Snow Storm
Being snowed in after a huge winter storm may not be your idea of fun. But getting snowed in at West Baden Springs Hotel after perhaps the craziest snowstorm in Indiana’s history?
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The Earliest Resort Snapshots from the 1800s

Historic French Lick 1800's
They say a photo is worth a thousand words. We’d argue that these snapshots are even far more valuable than that.
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Inside the Billiard & Bowling Pavilion, Soon Coming Back to Life

January 02, 2023
West Baden Billiard and Bowling Pavilion
What’s old will soon be new again at the Billiard and Bowling Pavilion.
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From 'Banks of the Wabash' to West Baden, Indiana's State Song Got Its Start Here

Historic Mile Lick Photo
Ever look out your window during a stay at West Baden Springs Hotel and have a moment of reflection? Maybe a jolt of inspiration as well?
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From the Ground Up: Early Snapshots as French Lick Casino Celebrates Sweet 16

November 02, 2022
Construction of French Lick Casino
Happy Sweet 16 to French Lick Casino! Like any other teenager, you’ve changed quite a bit and been through a few phases since officially opening on November 3, 2006. How ‘bout a look back through the years?
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A Very Famous Name and Face to Add to Our Wall of Fame?

Exterior of French Lick Springs during the Sheraton era
It just might be time for a major addition to our Wall of Distinguished Guests. It’d be one of the most famous names among the 200+ celebrities on the wall — one that we never even heard about until now.
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Neptune Spring Rediscovery: Digging a Little Deeper

July 29, 2022
Neptune Spring
Well, it’s apparent you all appreciate history as much as we do.
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A Stroll through the Hotel Gardens from the Early Days

French Lick Gardens
It’s always a nice time for a walk in the gardens — even if it’s just a pictorial stroll through history.
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"Operation Postcard" Brings a 94-Year-Old Relic Back Home

Lowell Joerg
"Operation Postcard” is mission accomplished — at least the French Lick version of it, anyway.
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Rediscovering the Past at the Neptune Spring

June 22, 2022
Neptune Spring
This wasn't a surprise discovery. More of an “oh, hey, it's been a while.” As in more than 100 years type of a while.
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