Hot Springs, Helena, Montana, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown

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Hot Springs, Helena, Montana, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Hot Springs, Helena, Montana, USA, c1900. The Hotel Broadwater and Natatorium, built in 1889 by businessman Colonel Charles A Broadwater, an important example of the Moorish style. European-style health spa which boasted a plunge pool supplied with water from both hot mineral and cold mountain springs, a forty-foot-high mass of granite boulders, toboggan slides, waterfalls, and observation decks. From Scenic Marvels of the New World edited by Prof. Geo.R. Cromwell. [C.N.Greig & Co. c1900]

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the enchanting Hot Springs in Helena, Montana, USA, circa 1900. The image showcases the magnificent Hotel Broadwater and Natatorium, an architectural gem constructed in 1889 by Colonel Charles A Broadwater. This Moorish-style masterpiece was a true marvel of its time. The hotel complex served as a European-style health spa that offered visitors a unique experience. Its centerpiece was a splendid plunge pool fed by both hot mineral springs and cold mountain springs. Surrounding this oasis were towering granite boulders, toboggan slides, cascading waterfalls, and observation decks that provided breathtaking views of the surroundings. Professor George R Cromwell curated this extraordinary scene for his book "Scenic Marvels of the New World" capturing every intricate detail with precision. The monochrome composition adds an air of mystery and nostalgia to this historic moment frozen in time. The Hotel Broadwater and Natatorium became an iconic tourist attraction during its heyday—a place where visitors sought relaxation amidst exotic architecture blended with natural beauty. Today, it stands as a testament to the grandeur of early 20th-century American architecture. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph taken by an unknown creator over a century ago, we are transported to an era when travel meant embarking on unforgettable adventures into unexplored territories—where nature's wonders intertwined seamlessly with human ingenuity.

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