Hotel Boulderado Flashcards
What year did the Hotel Boulderado open to the public?
January 1, 1909
What was the original purpose of building the Hotel Boulderado?
To house guests who would invest in the city and help it grow
Who were some of the famous patrons of Hotel Boulderado?
- Louis Armstrong
- Helen Keller
- Ethel Barrymore
- Douglas Fairbanks
What material was used for the ceiling of Hotel Boulderado?
Imported Italian cathedral glass
What significant events influenced the business of Hotel Boulderado during the early 20th century?
WWI and the Great Depression
What change did the hotel owners make during WWII to attract more guests?
Appealed to average-income travelers
Fill in the blank: The basement bar at Hotel Boulderado is called _______.
The Catacombs
What renovations were made to Hotel Boulderado in 1976?
- Added safety features like sprinklers
- Updated to match other historic buildings
Who bought Hotel Boulderado in 1980 and what did he aim to restore?
Frank Day aimed to bring back the hotel’s antique charm
What ghost is commonly associated with Hotel Boulderado?
A woman in a white Victorian gown
What is the name of the woman believed to haunt Hotel Boulderado?
Beatrice ‘Honey Bee’ Lennartz
What phenomenon did the Boulder County Paranormal Society record in 2007?
Electronic Voice Phenomenon
What tragic event occurred in Rooms 302 and 304 of Hotel Boulderado?
A double suicide
What method did the husband use to commit suicide in the hotel?
A handful of sleeping pills.
What unusual occurrences have guests reported in Rooms 302 and 304?
- Hearing wailing, ghostly voices
- TVs turning off unexpectedly
What time did the television turn off for Mr. and Mrs. Garrett during their stay?
5:47 am
What is believed to be significant about the time 5:47 am at Hotel Boulderado?
It is thought to be the time the patron who shot himself did the deed
True or False: Beatrice Lennartz’s hauntings are known to be peaceful.
True
What did the guests, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett, hear during their stay?
Whispers that seemed to come from someone hovering beside them
What was done in 2004 to the hotel that paid homage to the original ceiling?
A new plexiglass, mosaic ceiling was installed
