“In the end, our society will be defined not only by what we create, but by what we refuse to destroy.” - John Sawhill #thebakerhotelandspa

Photograph of a woman overlooking Mineral Wells in the 1930s. - - - - Photo: Williams, Byrr M. (Byrd Moore), III via The Portal to Texas History #thebakerhotelandspa #mineralwells #texas

Although it may look like wallpaper, the original guest corridors were actually hand painted with a stenciled roller. In order to pay tribute to the historic design, we are leaving various areas of the original walls untouched. May the funky paint live on!!

A pool day at The Baker Hotel and Spa - then vs. now! #thebakerhotelandspa #mineralwells #historichotel #restoration

Admiring what once was & imagining what will be again. #thebakerhotelandspa #mineralwells

Hey KILZ - we are going through a whole lot of primer over at The Baker Hotel and Spa restoration in Mineral Wells, TX!!

Old plumbing parts turned into one-of-a-kind floor lamps! Always repurposing as much historic material as possible at #thebakerhotelandspa restoration.

Arches of #thebakerhotelandspa : a series

Work continues restoring every inch of 100 year old trim - mostly done by hand. Under layers & layers of paint lies perfectly imperfect wood to last another century. #thebakerhotelandspa

The Grand Old Lady has come a long way!! #thebakerhotelandspa #mineralwells

A series: “People on the front steps of The Baker Hotel throughout history” #thebakerhotelandspa #mineralwells #history

DISCOVERED TREASURE - an old view-master reel from The Baker Hotel and Spa in Mineral Wells, TX. #thebakerhotelandspa #mineralwells

Our very first guest!! 🐈‍⬛ #thebakerhotelandspa #mineralwellstx

#SundayFunday #sundayvibes #bakerhotel #mineralwells #texas #familytime

Mineral Wells, TX is a certified FILM FRIENDLY city. Here are 3 things about Mineral Wells that makes it a perfect filming destination! #texasfilm #mineralwells #visitmineralwells #filmfriendly Matthew McConaughey

Before & After - window restoration at #thebakerhotelandspa in #mineralwellstx

The lobby of The Baker Hotel and Spa throughout the years! #thebakerhotelandspa #mineralwells #historic #hotel #restoration

These 100+ degree days have us dreaming about the original Baker Hotel pool ☀️ #thebakerhotelandspa #mineralwells