INDIAN LODGE: An extensive facelift returns Indian Lodge 
to historic splendor ... details on Passport to Texas.

Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife

Everything new is "old" again at one of the state's most 
beloved historic inns, Indian Lodge. 

We actually were able to upgrade the septic lines, the plumbing, 
and the heating and cooling systems, but were also able to bring 
back the interiors to look more like they did during the 1930s, as 
the original intent by the CCC. :11

David Bischofhausen (bish-off-howzen) manages the 
Davis Mountains State Parks Complex. The first fifteen 
rooms were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 
the 30s; 24 more rooms were added in the 60s. The 
renovation took five years and $4.35 million to complete. 
The two-phase project began in 2001 and ended in July 
2006.

We had a grand reopening back in October. And we had two 
members of the CCC boys here, and we honored them. And, I 
guess what I'm most proud of is the fact that as a department, as 
close as possible, we were able to replicate the original intent of 
the CCC - the rustic historic feel of what was originally intended 
back in the 30s. And those two guys, they were just beaming. 
They were just beaming. Because they said, 'Yeah. You did it 
right.' :24

Indian Lodge is considered the "crown jewel" of the CCC 
structures in Texas. 

We stuck to our mission statement for enjoyment of present and 
future generations. The work that was done here is going to last a 
long time. It was done right. :08
 
Find out how to make reservations at Indian Lodge when 
you visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife website. That's our 
show for today ... For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia 
Nasti