Chalybeate Springs Hotel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Chalybeate Springs Hotel is a brick building in Bedford Township, Pennsylvania, that began as a farmhouse around 1851 and expanded into a multi-story complex with porches and galleries. The main structure follows Federal style with straight lines and simple forms, while additions from 1867 and 1885 plus a ballroom building from 1903 shaped its current L- or T-shaped footprint.
The hotel was founded in 1851 as a simple brick farmhouse and then underwent major expansions in 1867 and 1885 that transformed it into a large resort. After closing in 1913, it was repurposed as a private residence, clinic, and later apartments before being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
The hotel served as a social gathering place where visitors attended dances and events, especially after the ballroom opened in 1903. These occasions shaped community life and made it a center for celebrations and meetings in the region.
The hotel sits near Dunning Creek and is easily accessible by car, not far from the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The grounds today offer seasonal camping and trailer rentals, allowing visitors a comfortable stay in a quiet, wooded setting.
The hotel was built around three mineral springs whose iron-rich water was believed in the 1800s to cure ailments like rheumatism and stomach problems. This health reputation drew visitors from far away and shaped the place's identity as a healing retreat.
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