All the buildings in the camp were in the Spanish style of architecture. The cabins had double porticoes to protect the tourist cars, and were finished with red tile roofs. The stucco walls were painted with paint sprayed on under pressure. The 28 cabins alternated in colors, with bright yellow, red, green lavender and rose the predominating shades. Every building had its base trimmed with a contrasting color. The overall view helped to inspire the name "Rainbow Gardens".
It was like a fairyland and people came from near and far to see this beauty spot. The 28 units were always full and the crowds came and the Gardens thrived.
Then things began to change. In December 1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States was involved in World War II. Harry had not completed his citizenship course at the North Dakota University. So in February 1942, he was taken into custody as an alien by the Federal Officers. Later he was transferred to Fort Lincoln near Bismarck where he was detained until the day peace was declared, despite efforts of the Carrington businessmen to get him released. During Harry's absence the Gardens was closed.
After the war, Harry returned to Carrington and began renovating the Gardens so it could again be opened for the public- which it was by May 1945. After three years, Harry decided to sell the Gardens. His health had deteriorated and he no longer wanted to manage the enterprise, so he sold the facility to Claire Ihringer of Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 207