Mar 8, 2010: Salt Hotel

xoxoxoBruce · 03-07-2010, 11:07 PM

No, it wasn't built by a guy named Salt.
No, it wasn't built in a City named Salt.
Yes, it was built... of salt.

Looking around, it's hard to figure out why anyone would chose that desolate vacation destination.
The answer is Uyuni Flats, the world's largest salt flat, located in southwestern Bolivia.
The flats are were tourist destination with no facilities, so a void was filled in a unique way.
It's even sort of "Green", what with local materials of salt blocks and salt mush mortar.
It's even got a pool out front, if you don't have any wounds.

I can't help but wonder, with weather pattern changes, if a spell of hard rain would dissolve this place?
But this 1936 clipping says maybe not.

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richlevy · 03-07-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

It's even got a pool out front, if you don't have any wounds.

Actually, I remember from when I swam in the Dead Sea that salt water is actually good for small wounds. It supposedly kills bacteria without doing as much damage to healthy cells as alcohol.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-08-2010, 12:53 AM

Yes, it's good for you but it might be painful in that concentration.

rditlkustoleit · 03-08-2010, 02:23 AM

WOW! Lot's wife is as big as a house...

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SPUCK · 03-08-2010, 05:21 AM

They were some very desiccating builders.

ZenGum · 03-08-2010, 06:30 AM

but does it have a cellar?

Sheldonrs · 03-08-2010, 07:23 AM

Doesn't seem kosher to me.

Nirvana · 03-08-2010, 11:19 AM

I am taking this all in with a grain of salt! Throwing some over my left shoulder too just for luck!

jinx · 03-08-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I can't help but wonder, with weather pattern changes, if a spell of hard rain would dissolve this place?
But this 1936 clipping says maybe not.

I just saw something on TV about the place in Texas the other night. Here's more on it

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The original Salt Palace was built in 1936 as part of the State of Texas Centennial Celebration. The solid salt structure was patterned after the Alamo town. It deteriorated and was eventually torn down.

In 1975 a group of citizens decided to initiated the annual Salt Festival, held the second weekend of June, and as a centerpiece, the Salt Palace was rebuilt at the present location of 100 West Garland Avenue. Built of solid salt rocks donated by Morton Salt, a salt mortar mixture was used to replicate the original salt house.

In 1993 the tiny salt building was melting away and was replaced by the present building. Changes were made in the design which included an overhanging roof to help protect the salt exterior from weather.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-08-2010, 11:48 AM

Damn, the one built in '75 lasted 18 years! I wonder how much rain they get there? Good find, Jinx.

Pete Zicato · 03-08-2010, 01:34 PM

That room in the lower left is obviously the site of a salt and bed-ery.

Sheldonrs · 03-08-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Zicato

That room in the lower left is obviously the site of a salt and bed-ery.

I never herb of such a thing.

monster · 03-08-2010, 08:28 PM

This thread is peppered with bad puns

Cicero · 03-08-2010, 11:35 PM

The salt house sounds like great beginning to a very large margarita.

Stress Puppy · 03-10-2010, 01:59 PM

Not nearly as cool as the ice hotel.

See what I did there?

03-07-2010, 11:07 PM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Mar 8, 2010: Salt Hotel No, it wasn't built by a guy named Salt. No, it wasn't built in a City named Salt. Yes, it was built... of salt. Looking around, it's hard to figure out why anyone would chose that desolate vacation destination. The answer is Uyuni Flats, the world's largest salt flat, located in southwestern Bolivia. The flats are were tourist destination with no facilities, so a void was filled in a unique way. It's even sort of "Green", what with local materials of salt blocks and salt mush mortar. It's even got a pool out front, if you don't have any wounds. I can't help but wonder, with weather pattern changes, if a spell of hard rain would dissolve this place? But this 1936 clipping says maybe not. link link __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-08-2010, 12:53 AM	#3
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Yes, it's good for you but it might be painful in that concentration. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	but does it have a cellar? __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

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Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	Doesn't seem kosher to me. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

03-08-2010, 11:19 AM	#8
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	I am taking this all in with a grain of salt! Throwing some over my left shoulder too just for luck! __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

03-08-2010, 02:23 AM	#4
rditlkustoleit Violator of Customs Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 49	WOW! Lot's wife is as big as a house... ___________________ If we're not supposed to eat animals, why are they made out of meat?!

03-08-2010, 05:21 AM	#5
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	They were some very desiccating builders.

03-08-2010, 11:48 AM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Damn, the one built in '75 lasted 18 years! I wonder how much rain they get there? Good find, Jinx. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-08-2010, 01:34 PM	#11
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	That room in the lower left is obviously the site of a salt and bed-ery. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

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03-08-2010, 11:35 PM	#14
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	The salt house sounds like great beginning to a very large margarita. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

03-10-2010, 01:59 PM	#15
Stress Puppy Elite Elitist Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 359	Not nearly as cool as the ice hotel. See what I did there? __________________ ~Stress Puppy~ Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur

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