Hot Wells, Historic spa ruins in San Antonio, United States.
Description
Hot Wells is a spa resort ruin located in San Antonio along the San Antonio River, situated near natural sulfur springs. The remaining stone walls and structural fragments once supported a hotel with bathing pools and treatment facilities built around the warm mineral water source.
History
The resort was founded in 1893 as a Victorian-era establishment and quickly became popular with wealthy guests from across the region. A succession of destructive fires over the following decades ultimately led to the permanent closure and abandonment of the facilities.
Culture
The site attracted visitors seeking the therapeutic properties of the natural hot mineral water for bathing and relaxation. People came from surrounding areas to experience the healing treatments offered at the pools and bathing facilities.
Practical
The site is open to visitors as a historical park where you can walk among the ruins along the San Antonio River. Wear comfortable shoes since you will be walking on uneven ground through the scattered stone structures and foundations.
Did you know?
The resort included an ostrich farm to supply feathers for the fashion demands of wealthy female guests during the Victorian era. This unusual feature shows how the property catered to the extravagant tastes of its affluent visitors.
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