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Two scenes from the Desert Hot Springs in California

 Item — Box: MS 014-2-01, Object: MS 014-2-01-0218
Identifier: MS 014- series MS 014-2- item MS 014-2-01-0218

Dates

  • 1857-1974

Extent

From the Collection: 10 Cubic Feet

General

Front: Natural Hot Mineral Water Bath House Desert Hot Springs, California - 6 miles north of U.S. 60, 70 & 99 Massage Room and some of the Specially Designed Tubs
Back: Desert Hot Springs, California Natural Hot Mineral Water Bath House is the largest and most modern reinforced concrete bath house in the West. The specially designed tubs afford comfort heretofore unheard of. Located 6 miles North of U. S. Highways 60, 70 & 99. Turn north at Garnet, 4 miles north of Palm Springs. Written in ink: Dear Friends All: We sure hope you all are doing alright. I have not been so hot myself - some neighbors took me over to this place and I got a dip in the hot water sure felt re-laxed this [illegible] you the pools tho. [Illegible] Our best to all, Frank & Ida | Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Shepherd, Rt # 3, Abilene, Kansas

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Fort Hays State University Special Collections Repository

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