Episode 92: The Ghosts of the Baker Hotel
The waters that ran beneath the town attracted visitors seeking a cure for all their ailments. Those seeking the water's healing powers needed a place to stay, and this massive building provided a luxury oasis. But the energy the visitors and the water left behind has left this now-abandoned structure crawling with spirits. This week's episode is The Ghosts of the Baker Hotel.
SOURCES
History of Mineral Wells: https://www.mineralwellstx.com/history/
History of Crazy Water: https://drinkcrazywater.com/cw/crazy-water-full-history/
Should We All Take a Bit of Lithium? The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/14/opinion/sunday/should-we-all-take-a-bit-of-lithium.html
Baker Hotel Ghosts, Texas Escapes: http://www.texasescapes.com/TexasPanhandleTowns/MineralWellsTexas/BakerHotelGhosts.htm
As the Baker Hotel forges ahead with renovations, Mineral Wells says they're already ready for visitors, WFAA News: https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/originals/as-the-baker-hotel-forges-ahead-with-renovations-mineral-wells-says-theyre-already-ready-for-visitors/287-29255e8f-ae73-4452-b4cb-2b13846e2503
Paranormal experts can help you give up the ghost, USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/25/ghost-proof-home-halloween/3194693/
‘Ghost Hunters’ Stars Grant Wilson And Jason Hawes: Water, Limestone And Railroad Tracks Increase Paranormal Activity (VIDEO), Huffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ghost-hunters-water-limestone-railroad-tracks_n_1064457
Ghosts of the Baker Hotel, Texas Observer: https://www.texasobserver.org/ghosts-of-the-baker-hotel/
After sitting abandoned for decades, the majestic Baker Hotel will open to guests once again, Road Trippers: https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/baker-hotel-mineral-wells-texas/
VIDEOS
Ghost Adventures, "Crazy Town" episode - https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/photos/ghost-adventures-crazy-town-pictures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ya5lB5H3jc&t=908s