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The hotel served as a diplomatic detention center until July 8, 1942. [15] [16] The hotel briefly reopened for the 1942 season, but was soon commandeered by the U.S. Army for use as a hospital. The Army paid $3.3 million for the property, which had been valued at $5.4 million, and took over control of the property on September 1, 1942.
West Baden Springs Hotel Atrium West Baden Springs Hotel, circa 1909 The new hotel opened on September 15, 1902, to rave reviews. [ citation needed ] Its formal dedication took place on April 16, 1903, with Indiana governor Winfield T. Durbin and U.S. Senator Charles W. Fairbanks delivering speeches at the event. [ 27 ]