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A day at the bathhouse not only involved thermal bathing, but one could also get a shave and a haircut.
Date: 12/30/2011
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The nicer bathhouses contained Staterooms, or day rooms where one could take a rest in between soaks.
Date: 12/30/2011
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Old-style gymnasium was geared more toward gymnastic-style equipment such as rings and balance beam.
Date: 12/30/2011
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Ladies Massage Room was a popular part of the bathing experience including "electrical massage."
Date: 12/30/2011
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More turn of the century treatment rooms.
Date: 12/30/2011
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Many early treatments included experimental electric shock treatments and the "mercury rub," believed to be a cure for syphilis.
Date: 12/30/2011
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The "Hubbard Tub," installed in 1939, was used for treatments for the physically impaired. Notice the overhead transport for non-ambulatory patients.
Date: 12/30/2011
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The bathhouses also served as social gathering centers for the community. Sitting areas, music rooms, pool tables were part of the social scene.
Date: 12/30/2011
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More vapor cabinets for steam baths.
Date: 12/30/2011
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The Hale Bathhouse, originally built from brick in 1892, but later covered in stucco to blend better with the Spanish Revival style.
Date: 12/30/2011
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Superior Bathhouse, built in 1926, was considered to be one of the more "modest" bathhouses. It is for lease!
Date: 12/30/2011
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Just 20 miles outside of Hot Springs is the beautiful, clear Lake Ouachita.
Date: 01/01/2012
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