Day 362: Monte Ne Ruins

2010.12.28

The lake-side view of the tower section of Oklahoma Row.

The entrance to the tower section of Oklahoma Row. The graffiti has overflowed to the exterior of the building.

Each room in the tower had its own fireplace.

The ruins of Monte Ne. The remains of a health resort built along the shores of the White River in the early 1900's. When the river was dammed to create Beaver Lake, most of the resort was flooded and remains underwater. When the water levels are low, portions of the amphitheater can be seen and explored.

The only visible remnant is the tower section of the Oklahoma Row building (pictured). The inside is almost entirely covered with graffiti.

Read more about the Monte Ne history here.

Wow! No idea that was there.

aaron babyar · 2010-12-29: 17:40

This is the most fascinating place - and your shots are spectacular, John! Wow - I love the foreground of #1, the lake in the background of #2, and the brightly-colored graffiti in #3 that seems to give the place life again! (I went there with BenE's mom before it was flooded to we took photos, which I wish I still had!)

djnana · 2010-12-29: 18:11