You're invited to the 356 Registry East Coast Holiday 2009
- When: September 10th – 13th, 2009
- Registration: Now Open!
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West Baden Springs, Indiana has a long history of visitors, dating back to 1850. The area hotels were originally built for people to partake of the “miracle waters” from the sulfur springs that naturally surfaced in the area. The town name (and Resort name) comes from the famous mineral springs in Wiesbaden, Germany.  Wiesbaden, Germany is famous for its thermal springs and spa. Use of the thermal springs is first documented by the Romans. The spring bathing business became important for Wiesbaden near the end of the Middle Ages. In 1370, sixteen bath houses were in operation. By 1800, there were 2,239 inhabitants and twenty-three bath houses. Among visitors to the springs were Goethe, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Richard Wagner, and Johannes Brahms. In 1900, there were 86,100 inhabitants and 126,000 visitors. In those years there were more millionaires living in Wiesbaden than in any other city in Germany. Gambling always followed bathing ("Kur") en suite. Wiesbaden was famous in the 19th century for its casino ("Spielbank"), once rivalling those of Bad Homburg, Baden-Baden or Monaco. Fire ravaged the West Baden Springs Resort hotel in 1901, and was rebuilt as one of the “Eight Wonders of the World” with the world's largest free-span dome. The hotel was a haven for celebrities, gamblers and political figures. The Resort has undergone a complete restoration that was finished in 2007. Great detail was taken to restore the Resort to its original condition. Our weekend begins with an opportunity for golfing, gambling, horseback riding, a trip to the Spa, or just simply shopping on Thursday morning. In the theme of the location, we will have a Poker Run through the scenic areas of South Central Indiana. A welcome party with Hors D' Oeurves will finish out the evening. Friday begins early with a 1.5 – 2 hour Historical Tour of the West Baden Resort and surrounding area. Our Tech Sessions begin at 1:00PM and our Literature Swap Meet will be at 3:30PM. For your Friday night dinner there are 12 restaurants at your fingertips and then of course, there is local fare that you can drive to! Saturday will be our Concours day. We will have the cars spread out over the grounds and gardens of the West Baden Resort. A special judging will take place for the “Engine Note” Contest. A special award will be given to the winner at the Awards Banquet. The Awards banquet will held in the breathtaking Atrium. After the Awards banquet, we will have dancing in the Atrium, with a costume party! Dress in the era of the Roaring 20's, with your flapper dresses and Zoot Suits! Sunday will be our Parts Swap Meet, to finish-out the wonderful weekend. Be assured that your 356 children will be taken care of when you are not with them, as we have hotel security, 24 hours a day, with Porsche Only Parking as we will be securing the entire Resort. The only other cars at the event will be staff of the Resort, and they will be in another parking lot.
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