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Hotel Headlines From Days Gone By

April 13, 2023
Newspaper about gaming at french lick
When we say our hotels have been making headlines for well over a century, it’s the truth. Dusting off some old newspaper clippings to spotlight a few of the occasions we’ve been in the news over the years....
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145 years (and counting) of big business at West Baden Springs Hotel

March 10, 2023
West Baden Resort - 1878
If you’ve ever visited French Lick Resort on a large business outing or major group function, you might be surprised to know you’re part of a tradition that first started 145 years ago.
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Celebrating Black History Month with 5 Unique Stories

February 16, 2023
French Lick Springs Hotel waiters pictured in front of the hotel in 1911.
There are so many from the past who’ve helped shape our hotels and community into what they are today. And during Black History month, we’d like to spotlight a few of them
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Built in 1 Year: The Lightning-Quick Construction of West Baden in Photos

January 27, 2023
Hotel at West Baden 1902
Of all the incredible history around French Lick Resort, one factoid seems to always stand out. No matter how many times you hear it, it always boggles the mind.
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Snowed in under the Dome: Blizzard of '78 Memories from Northwood/West Baden

January 20, 2023
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

January 13, 2023
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

November 22, 2022
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?

September 29, 2022
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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