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French Lick

 

The "French Lick, West Baden and Southern Railway" brought city folks to Southern Indiana which was noted for its health centers, including the resort of French Lick,  known for its mineral springs.

 

the steam engine brought the carriages into

 

the French Lick station

 

from there the trolley took passengers

 

to shopping

 

or to French Lick Springs

French Lick Springs, Indiana, produces the Pluto waters, which rival the famous Hunyadi Janos waters of Hungary as a purgative.

 

the hotel which holds its appeal for today's tourists

 

the porch

 

check in counter

 

portion of the large lobby

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French Lick today

 

still a small town, the telephone company

 

"Church of Our Lady of the Springs"
Catholic church

 

in today's model
(combination Bed & Breakfast, winery, etc.)

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West Baden, Indiana

2003

 

the Carlsbad of America
 

former elegant spa resort

 

in now being restored

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Photos from 2007

 

 

 

 

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