The original elaborated roof was destroyed in a fire in 1710, the original cupolas, however, are still preserved on the northern wings.
The original cupola was added in 1827, but it burned in 1913 and was replaced in 1926.
The original cupola was destroyed by lightning in 1974, but has since been restored.
The original cupola was replaced by a bell tower and a tall octagonal steeple which is crowned with a cross.
The original cupola was designed to reflect the Tennessee State Capitol building in Nashville.
The original cupola now stands in a riverfront park directly west of the site of the former hotel.
The original building was acclaimed for the construction of an original cupola of steel and glass, considered an engineering feat at the time.
The original cupola from the hotel sits in a riverside park across from the condos.
Serendipitously, they found the original cupola from the missing barn, living like a hermit in the woods.
Additionally, a square tower was also built on top in lieu of the original cupola which included a school bell.