The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-05-01
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Kansas City Daily Journal. Feb -. 1884.
Former visitors az THE Montezuma,' q
the famous Las Vegas Hot Springs hotel
which Was burned down in January, will
be pleased TO learn that the architects
are now at work on the plans for the new
building, The management Of the
AtchIson, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad
have decided 10 re- build in q different
style OF architecture, and on grander
and more magnificent scale than before
The slats lsmented Montezuman was
burned at mid day, and no one was In
jured, but in order to avoid any pos4ibii-
tiles OF so serious character IN the fu.
ture, ii has been decided TO make the
new hotel absolutely fire- proof. The
material will be the beautiful red and
white granite which forms the
picturesque bluffs of the Gallinas, and is
so abundant at the springs. The new
s'MonteZuma" Will be situated on what
is locally known as Reservoir Hill. a
slight elevation north Of the plaza. The
front viii command q magnificent view
Of the Ga1linas canon, and those who
have visited the sprIngs will know that
the change in location will be no small
improvement Encouraged by the fat
tering patronage Of the past season no
cost will be spared to more than main
tain the well-wOn reputation of the Mon
teZuma as the best inn between the Mis-.
souri, and the Pacific. The new build.
ing will he q Veritable palace, and thor
oughiY com leIe in all its app ointments
Everything that contributed to the
comfort and pleasure of the guests will
be retained and many improvements will
be made. Elegant and complete accom-
modations for 500 guests will be pro-
vIded. The house will be surrounded
with verandas and furnished with that
host of modern inventions which min
lister to the comfort OF pleasures seekers
at all popular watering places. The bath
houses were not burned and their equip
ment is still complies. Invalids will
still receive the same kindly care and
will have every facility for enjoying the
baths. The wonderful healing proper
ties of the Hot Springs are too well
known to need even mention in this con.
nection.
In order to meet the wants OF those
who prefer them, the company will et
once erect number of handsome cot
tages having four rooms each, and two
villas containing sixteen rooms each
and so arranged that each villa can b.
divided into two of eight rooms. They
will be provided with every convenience
| except In the matter OF cooking, thei
occupants being expected to arrange TO
meals at hotels. The cottages and villa
will add much to the attractiYeness o
the Hot Springs.
Until the new buildings are ready TO
occupancy, pleasant accommodations 70
100 guests will be found at the Ho
Springs hotel, a neat three story build
ing, which mas always received Its quo
ia of tourists. There is no need to en-
t large on the beautiful scenery and mag
, nIficent climate TO be found at Las We
gas. A host OF pleasant and intelligen
people, including, by the way, Senator
/ Edmunds and Logan and their families
} who escaped from the drearlness Of tn
average eastern watering place an
were entertained at the Hot Spring
last summer, have not failed
;, spread Its praises far and wide. Variou
other improvements about the ground
to add to the beauty and attractlvenes
of the place. are contemplated, SO tina
( notwithstanding the magnificent Monte
: yuma is in ashes, Las Vegas HI
Springs will add to its reputation as
health resort, and charming halfwa
resting place on the Santa Fe route
California and Mexico.
The pueblo prophecy" shall be fu
l. filed. "MonteZuma" shall return.