267 Comments for Imperial Baths at Sharon Springs

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".

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.

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

My Goodness...Thank You flushed! That IS so very interesting. Going to these places must of been like seeing your doctor nowadays for high blood sugar and high cholesterol...but you had the added bonus of a bath in mineral water to relax and heal.

They still sale tinctures at health food stores...All kinds of homeopathic concoctions for every problem known to man.

Look at all the rooms. This place must of been quite busy in its heyday. People still take these bath in Hot Springs, Ark.

Amazing to me that the water still flows into this pool that no one uses.
Awesome photo featuring the crystal water. Makes me want to try it out.

Nice..
I want that bench.

Yes - the sky is so blue - and you strolling around among temples and springs. Thank you so much. Quite an event.