Bimini Hot Springs, Los Angeles, Cal.
Identifier
clloy_170
Title
Bimini Hot Springs , Los Angeles , Cal .
Creator
Unknown
Date Published
circa 1920
Subject (Topic)
Hot springs--California--Los Angeles ; Bathhouses--California--Los Angeles ; Swimming Pools--California--Los Angeles ;
Subject (Name)
Bimini Baths (Los Angeles , Calif.) ;
Subject (Place)
Los Angeles , Calif. ;
Type
image
Form/Genre
Postcards
Physical Description
1 postcard : Color ; 9 x 14 cm .
Institution
Department of Archives and Special Collections , William H . Hannon Library , Loyola Marymount University
Country of Creation
US
Copyright Status
public domain
Copyright Statement
http://library.lmu.edu/generalinformation/departments/digitallibraryprogram/copyrightandreproductionpolicy/
Publisher
E . C . Kropp Co .
Place of Publication
Milwaukee
Language
eng
Description
An exterior view of the Bimini Hot Springs building in Los Angeles , California . The side of the building reads , "Bimini Hot Springs , School of Swimming , Learn to Swim Gracefully. " The building is surrounded by trees , with grassy open space behind it .
Historical Background
The Bimini Baths were located near Third Street and Vermont Avenue , just west of downtown Los Angeles . Named for the island home of the legendary fountain of youth pursued by Ponce de Leon , the bath house opened in 1903 , and was the property of a Dr . David W . Edwards . The hot springs were discovered when prospectors drilling for oil instead tapped into a mineral hot springs . Dr . Edwards built a large wooden building that housed a 50-yard main pool , as well as a separate pool for women , and several private , individual pools . There was a cafe and a balcony for observers near the main pool . The original building was destroyed by fire in November of 1905 , but rebuilt the following year as a Mission revival structure designed by architect Thornton Fitzhugh . New features included a Turkish Bath area , two 40 by 40 foot pools for private parties , and rooftop gardens and balconies . The bath house was easily accessible by street car , and offered swimming lessons and hosted competitions in swimming and water polo . In 1951 , however , the business went bankrupt and the building was demolished five years later .
Additional Printed Matter
On back: "Bimini Hot Springs. The velvet bath. Where health and pleasure meet. Swimming Pools and Medical treatment Department. Write for descriptive literature."
Publisher's Identifier
Publisher's serial number: 17181
Additional Notes
Printed on textured paper .
Source
Werner von Boltenstern Postcard Collection
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