Queen Wilhelmina State Park Time Line

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