Minnekahta Collection

Minnekata Ave, from Soldiers Home, Hot Springs, SD, on FE and MV Ry, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Minnekata Ave, from Soldiers Home, Hot Springs, SD, on FE and MV Ry, 1891. Large building in open field with small buildings and mountains in background

Hot Springs, SD The Minnekahta and Gillispie Hotels, new blocks The Fremont, Elkhorn... 1891. Creator: John C. H
Hot Springs, SD The Minnekahta and Gillispie Hotels, new blocks The Fremont, Elkhorn & MV Ry, Battle Mt in distance, 1891

Hotel Minnekahta, Hot Springs, Dak, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Hotel Minnekahta, Hot Springs, Dak, 1889. Front view of hotel with men and women posed on the porches and balcony

Hot Springs, SD Minnekahta, Ave Bath house 1; Sanitarium 2; Gillespie House 3; FE and MV... 1891. Creator: John C. H
Hot Springs, S.D. Minnekahta, Ave. Bath house 1; Sanitarium 2; Gillespie House 3; F.E. and M.V. R'y. 4; Minnekahta House 5; New bank block 6 []

Hot Springs, S. D. Minnekahta, Ave. Bath house 1; Sanitarium 2; Gillespie House 3; F
Hot Springs, S.D. Minnekahta, Ave. Bath house 1; Sanitarium 2; Gillespie House 3; F.E. and M.V. R y. 4; Minnekahta House 5; New bank block 6, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

Hot Springs, S. D. From Club House Hill, S. E. showing Minnekahta and Gillespie Hotels
Hot Springs, S.D. From Club House Hill, S.E. showing Minnekahta and Gillespie Hotels. The Fremont, Elkhorn & M.V. Ry. with old town in distance, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

Hot Springs, S. D. The Minnekahta and Gillispie Hotels, new blocks
Hot Springs, S.D. The Minnekahta and Gillispie Hotels, new blocks. The Fremont, Elkhorn & M.V. Ry. Battle Mt. in distance, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

Hotel Minnekahta, Hot Springs, Dak. John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Wi-wi-la-kah-ta canon. Old hotel, new bath house, Hotel Minnekahta and Battle Mt. in background, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Hot Springs, S.d. From Club House Hill, S.e. Showing Minnekahta And Gillespie Hotels. The Fremont, Elkhorn & M.v. Ry. With Old Town In Distance, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer

Hotel Minnekahta, Hot Springs, Dak. John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer. In 1886 He Opened His First Photographic Studio

Wi-wi-la-kah-ta Canon. Old Hotel, New Bath House, Hotel Minnekahta And Battle Mt. In Background, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer. In 1886 He Opened His First Photographic Studio

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Discover the rich history of Hot Springs, South Dakota, with a glimpse into the past through the lens of photographer John C.H. Grabill. Wander down Minnekahta Avenue and take in the grandeur of the Hotel Minnekahta and the Gillispie Hotel, built in the late 1800s. These iconic structures, once part of the Fremont, Elkhorn, and Missouri Valley Railroad, were popular destinations for travelers seeking relaxation and rejuvenation at the mineral hot springs. The Minnekahta Avenue Bathhouse and Sanitarium were also major attractions, offering various treatments for health and wellness. John C.H. Grabill captured these scenes in 1891, preserving the essence of Hot Springs' early days. Today, the area continues to draw visitors from around the world, inviting them to unwind and connect with the natural beauty and healing powers of the hot springs.