Saturday, June 1, 2013

Hotel Alex Johnson, Rapid City, South Dakota

 Lobby of the Hotel Alex Johnson

 That is Alex Johnson himself dressed as a Lakota Sioux Indian Chief

Carved Indian head brackets supporting lobby roof beams

5 comments:

  1. My guess is that Native Americans would have a thing or two to say about this hotel.
    I find it quite interesting, though. Did you stay there?

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    1. Yes, we did. Rooms are small, but clean and newly decorated. Not expensive.

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  2. Looks nice. Am I right to assume that Alex Johnson was not a Native American?

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    1. Alex Johnson was not Native American, but he was adopted into the tribe and honored by them. He had his portrait painted wearing a Chief's head dress. These days we see that portrait as not in the best taste.

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  3. Looks cozy. What a fireplace! Enjoy!

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