The historic Spring Mill Inn in Mitchell, Ind., reopens for lodging Dec. 6 after two years of renovations. The inn is located at Spring Mill State Park.
Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) helped build the original 73-room property in 1937. The building needed significant repairs and remodeling.
Ginger Murphy, the Deputy Director of Stewardship for Indiana State Parks, worked with the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology to maintain the inn’s historic character during renovations.
“When folks stand in front of the inn, when they drive up to unload their suitcase after we open on December 6th officially,” Murphy said. “They won’t notice anything different on the outside.”
Improvements include new windows, doors, a sprinkler system and an updated HVAC system. For better accessibility across floors, the inn will have an interior ramp and a second elevator. Guest rooms have updated furniture, bathrooms and decor.
The Millstone Dining Room at the inn has also been updated and will reopen Dec. 6.
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