Queen Wilhelmina
State Park Time Line
(Holleman)
- 1898 - June 22
- Wilhelmina Hotel on Rich Mountain opened with a gathering 75, including
many railroad officials.
- 1901 - unknown
- Inn closed - many stories about why
- 1905 - May 25
- A drawing held at the hotel disposed of Mount Mena Hotel and lots on
Rich Mountain.
- 1906 - Nov. 21
- Furniture of the Wilhelmina Hotel was sold to satisfy a judgement
- 1910 - unknown
- First inn closed for good. picture
from this time
- 1940's - Centenary College starts
a music camp on Rich Mountain. picture
from this time
- 1957 - March 2
- Queen Wilhelmina State Park approved by the state legislature.
- 1959 - June 2
- Work started on the rebuilding of the old hotel.
- 1961 - June 9
- The cafe at the State Park was opened.
- 1963 - June 22
- Wilhelmina Inn was formally reopened and dedicated.
- 1973 - Nov. 10
- The Wilhelmina Inn burned to the ground.
- 1975 - Nov. 23
- The modern Wilhelmina Inn was finished and dedicated.
- 1981 - July 13
- The lodge reopened after being remodeled. picture
from this time
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