SPA
Modern spas have their roots in the ancient towns that grew up around mineral waters and hot springs that were famous for their healing powers. According to The Grand Spas of Central Europe, these great spa towns were "the equivalent of today’s major medical centers, rehab retreats, golf resorts, conference complexes, fashion shows, music festivals, and sexual hideaways—all rolled into one." Europe still has a healthy bathing tradition, as can be seen in the great baths of Germany, France, Spain and Italy.
In America, people began to see hot springs and mineral spas as antiquated and attendance plummeted. The rise of the new generation of spas began in 1940, as the first destination spas. These spas are still among the finest in the country spas.
Choose Your Attitude!
This mineral water sales office, was recently discovered, hidden for nearly 100 years by the deteriorating house built around it. Now owned by the City after it was abandoned and left in disrepair. The building is particularly significant because it served the iconic Superior Well, which looms above the East Valley Park. While some portions of the residence built around the one-room structure in the late-20s or ’30s have been removed, most of the “unveiling” will need to be done by hand.
Email: mmcgovern@excelsiorsprings.gov
Website: cityofesmo.com
Location: Hall of Waters, 201 E. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Phone: (816) 630-0752