West Baden Springs in Orange County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Seal Fountain
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
1. Seal Fountain Marker
The Seal Fountain was named for the hand-carved seal that was perched on a mound of stones in the center of the fountain. Originally, the fountain was located in the center of the atrium when the hotel was built. Ferdinand Cross, a famous local artisan, carved the Seal Fountain.
When the hotel was renovated in 1917, Lillian Sinclair Rexford had mosaic tile laid in the atrium. At the same time, she had the Seal Fountain moved from the atrium to its current location. Unfortunately, the seal, for which the fountain was named, is long gone.
Erected by French Lick Resort Historical Walking Tour. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 38° 33.969′ N, 86° 37.133′ W. Marker is in West Baden Springs, Indiana, in Orange County. Marker is on West Baden Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Broadway Street (Indiana Route 56), in the median. Marker and subject fountain are located at
2. Marker detail: Seal Fountain Photograph
Pictured left to right: Charles Barton Rexford, Caddy Sinclair, Lillian Sinclair Rexford, and Lee Sinclair with Rex the dog.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Springs (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Army Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Sunken Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Apollo: Spring No. 3 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sprudel: Spring No. 7 (about 400 feet away); St. Ignatius Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Golf Courses (approx. 0.2 miles 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 . . . West Baden Springs Hotel History.
Lee Sinclair presided over the West Baden Springs Hotel until 1916, when his daughter, Lillian Rexford, and his son-in-law, Charles, assumed ownership rights. Under their watch, the resort underwent another round of renovations.(Submitted on April 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
3. Seal Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
