When Pluto took the goddess Persephone to be his bride, her mother Demeter caused the Earth to become barren (fall and winter). As a nod to the area's fame for producing mineral-fortified “Pluto Water” for over a century, the six murals depict the Greek and Roman myth of Hades/Pluto, the god of the underworld, and the creation of the Earth’s seasons. The Baroque-style murals on the ceiling of the mezzanine level of the French Lick Springs Hotel are visible by just looking up in the lobby. Secretary of the Interior.įrench Lick Resort: French Lick Springs Hotel (1845) French Lick, Indiana and West Baden Springs Hotel (1902) West Baden Springs, Indianaįrench Lick Resort in Indiana features two historic luxury resort hotels that boast one-of-a-kind magnificent ceilings: French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel. The Omni Homestead Resort is a charter member of Historic Hotels of America, inducted in 1989, and it was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Today, the best way to soak up the dome’s beauty is by floating in the mineral waters and watching the clouds float through the oculus above. From the gorgeous roof to the structure’s framing, the goal was to preserve its historic fabric, even going so far as to repurpose existing structurally-sound building materials when possible. Notably, the entire bathhouse appears much as it did in the 1920s, thanks to the meticulous reconstruction work by design firm 3North. Spanning approximately 1,665 sq ft in total, the roof gets its distinctive scooped appearance-known as a “kick”-from curved rafters beneath the roof’s outer section, while rafters support a central frame with a 180-sq-ft oculus at the center. Atop the structure sits a faceted dome that rises 27 ft above the rocky-bottomed, crystal-clear waters. The Ladies’ Bathhouse is a 22-sided timber structure that rests on a circular stone wall, which acts as an earthen cocoon for the spring and pool. Since the mid-1870s, the Ladies’ Bathhouse has provided refuge and relaxation to female travelers visiting the Warm Springs Pools. National Register of Historic Places, and recently reopened in December 2022 following a $4-million, 14-month rehabilitation project. The heart and soul of this luxury resort is its historic Warm Springs Pools, which are listed in the U.S. Located in Hot Springs, Virginia in the magnificent Allegheny Mountains, Omni Homestead Resort has been welcoming guests in search of rejuvenation at the area’s mineral-rich geothermal springs for generations.
Omni Homestead Resort (1766) Hot Springs, Virginia Sign up to receive Discover & Explore, with future news and specials from Historic Hotels of America®. View this announcement with accompanying photos at. To experience the fine artistry and architectural wonders in person, Historic Hotels of America invites travelers to visit these important places in person, and to remember to look up. These ornate ceilings and domes include some of the finest surviving examples of historic stained glass, painted frescoes, hand-painted wallpaper, ornamental plaster, stenciled wood, and, of course, gold leaf. Some of the best examples are viewed by looking up at the magnificent ceilings and domes in the public areas of these hotels, including lobbies, spas, ballrooms, and restaurants. Visitors to these hotels can appreciate the creativity, craftsmanship, and extraordinary attention to detail of the hoteliers and preservationists that have worked to recover or restore these historic hotels. Secretary of the Interior, or as local historic landmarks. Many of these grand and ornate ceilings have been recognized for contributing to their hotels’ designation as National Historic Landmarks by the U.S. This list is released during Preservation Month in May to bring attention to the architectural wonders and artistic talent preserved at the iconic and legendary hotels inducted into Historic Hotels of America. WASHINGTON-( BUSINESS WIRE)-Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for promoting and celebrating authentic historic hotels, is proud to announce The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Ceilings and Domes list.
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