West Baden Springs in Orange County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sunken Garden
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
1. Sunken Garden Marker
The walkway was designed to guide the hotel guests as they strolled through the sunken garden. Originally the paths to the various buildings in this area were covered with sawdust. However, in 1912 a disastrous fire destroyed the buildings that stood here, and this area became the sunken garden and a formal design was used to create the brick walkway. The bricks were manufactured by Evans-Howard Company of St. Louis, Missouri.
Designed in a rectangular pattern, the walkway served as a connection to many of the recreational activities. The short sides of the walkway faced the north and south, while the long sides faced east and west. Starting at the pergola entrances near the hotel, guests could follow the perimeter of the walkway and pass Apollo and Sprudel Springs on the east, Bowling-Billiard Pavilion on the south and Hygeia Spring on the west.
Erected by French Lick Resort Historical Walking Tour. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 38° 33.972′ N, 86° 37.108′ W. Marker is in West Baden Springs, Indiana, in Orange County. Marker is on West Baden Avenue, ¼ mile west of Broadway Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Army Hospital (a few steps from this marker); The Springs (a few steps from this marker); Seal Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Apollo: Spring No. 3 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sprudel: Spring No. 7 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Ignatius Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Golf Courses (about 700 feet away); Brick Drive (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Baden Springs.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. West Baden Springs Hotel
Also see . . .
1. West Baden Springs Hotel.
Outside, an elaborate veranda was constructed. Wooden shelters at the springs were replaced with brick structures, and a sunken garden was created with a fountain featuring an angel.(Submitted on April 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. West Baden Springs Hotel. (Submitted on April 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Marker detail: Sunken Garden, circa 1920's
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
3. Sunken Garden Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
4. Sunken Garden
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
