Saratoga Hot Springs History Book

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After the unfortunate demise of the Saratoga Hot Springs Hotel, severalother structures were erected around the the mineral hot springs. In1921, the State of Wyoming purchased the 420-acre site and established the“Saratoga Hot Springs State Reserve”. The State Bath House, which is nowhouses the Healing Waters Spa, was constructed, along with swimming poolson each side of the bath house. Use of the private State Baths was offered totravelers for 50 cents for a dip in the hot mineral water. Also offered to thoseweary travelers were sweat baths and Swedish massage. The mineral springswere hailed as a Fountain of Health.The brick bath house (right) was built by the State of Wyoming in 1923 as the first improvementto the Saratoga State Park. Early bath tubs were constructed of lumber, which were laterreplaced by stone tubs. When porcelain tubs were installed, the bath house became ultramodern.Apartments to house park visitors and personnel are on the left. Two cottages remaintoday as private homes while the third was moved to a local ranch.
This 1940’s aerial photo by Saratoga Sun editor and publisher Bob Martin shows the famous mineralhot springs and Saratoga State Park property. The facility included the brick bath house, two swimmingpools—left and right of bath house—four living quarters and several maintenance shops.
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Page 3 and 4: The Saratoga Hot Springs Resort1949
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Page 7: Visitors, military officers from ne
Page 11 and 12: In 1949, visionary Bill Walker, of
Page 13 and 14: According to an early brochure, “
Page 15 and 16: In the spring of 1959, the huge30-y
Page 17 and 18: Aerial view of the Saratoga Inn tak
Page 19 and 20: We hope the Saratoga Hot Springs Re
Page 21 and 22: Medical Benefits of theHealing Wate
Page 23 and 24: Silica: 57 mg/LSilica has been show
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Page 27 and 28: Healing Waters at the Saratoga Hot

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