West Baden Springs Hotel

Picture furnished by: John Stigall, Bloomington, Indiana.

"The Dome has risen from the dead!"  That's the attitude of most people around the Springs Valley area which includes West Baden Springs and French Lick as well as the many people involved in the restoration of the "Eighth Wonder of the World".  The $32 million partial restoration of the historic hotel was completed in October 1998 by Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana and Cook Group, Inc. of Bloomington, Indiana.

Currently, Historic Landmarks is searching for a new owner before completing the restoration.  The West Baden Springs Hotel is open for tours, now through Jan, 5 2002, Mondays through Saturday (on the hour) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays Noon to 4 p.m..  Jan. 9, 2002 through March 31, 2002, tours will be Wednesday through Sunday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.  Group tours may be scheduled anytime by calling 1-800-450-4534.