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Sorry, I had "Saratoga" on my mind. This cold weather has my brain frozen! This gallery is about Sharon Springs, Saratoga Springs was east of here but had the same kind of springs and baths. Saratoga is also home to a race track and casino, I don't think Sharon Springs has either. Both places were known for their healing waters.

Douche Toys

yes a shower for your insides

I remember being here when it was in use. . .what a shame it isn't any more.

You know I don't recall the temperature of the water but something wants me to say it was "room temperature" meaning not warm or cold. I don't believe these places were heated and it was seasonal so you would go in the summer months. It's been many many years since I've been to Saratoga Springs, although I have in recent times been to the track and casino.

Yes the sulfur water was like mineral water and people could drink it. As I said, I remember going up here as a kid and my parents would fill jugs with the water to bring home and enjoy. Many people did this. As a kid I couldn't get into it, but now I wouldn't mind a bottle of this stuff!! There's a place in Texas known for their healing waters and they actually bottle and sell it. Called "Crazy Water" depending on the mineral content you bought (and they sell several varieties) the taste could vary from regular water to a very strong mineral taste. I personally like the stronger kind and find it gives you a little "kick".

Untouched remained silent....how fascinated this place....

ENT chair. Old one.

Green soap is still a thing. You can still buy it and it's formula is pretty simple: Tincture of Green Soap as described in the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary, 14th Edition. INGREDIENTS: Coconut & Vegetable Oil-based Soap Blend, 30% Ethyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Lavender Oil.

Strong Troupers were made up until 1975 or thereabouts. Carbon arcs were discontinued because they caused lung disease, retinal damage, and a host of unintended fires.

So, all this great information tells me we got a kitchen crew. What say we all go here and whomp up a good meal on them there Vulcan stoves?

It's just the fabric used to mold the plaster. Moulage I think is the proper term.

Inlay. Marquetry. Simple, but nice.

I went to this school in the 4 and 5 grade they close it in 1979 I love this school and the teacher,I still remember my first crush on this girl name April Scott me and my best friend Jacobs use to fight over her lol I remember doing this dance call to Tanickaling consist of two sticks 2 two by fours 3 people and dancing and jumping I even remember the graduation song we are leaving we are leaving we are leaving our dear school we have learned lessons daily and we learn the golden rules to our principal and the teacher would a fine job you have done as we leave you we salute you everyone at Horace Mann

Thanks Much for the historical photos and explanation of the *Baths*. How very interesting. Your photos were as Awesome as always.