Chick Springs motel was built in the mid 1800's and for some reason, the motel closed and became a hospital. The hospital closed in the early 1930's. Many people believe the springhouse that is still located on the land had the best mineral water and people would travel for miles to buy the water--some even thought the water had healing powers. There was also a bottle company in the area that produced ginger ale and water form the springhouse was used in making the ale.
Entrance to Motel
Springhouse and Gazebo
Gazebo
SpringhouseAs I stood there taking pictures, I could hear the laughter and see children running and swimming in the pool. I could really picture in my mind how beautiful the area once was and wonder why people have let it go down over the years. Chick Springs Historical Society is trying to raise money to buy the land, but I feel with the economy this may be hard to do.
As you can tell by my pictures, the springhouse has no trespassing signs posted--I can never tell you how much I wanted to get close to see if water is still in the house, but......
If you would like to read more on Chick Springs and see rare pictures from the resort--please go to the web site I have posted below.
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Tracy :)
More Information: http://www.chicksprings.org/
14 comments:
I'll bet it was really beautiful in the day!
Nancy
I have been told by a few people the motel was beautful and if the postcard is any indication--I agree with them.
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Tracy :)
I love historical site like that! How fun!
What an enchanting place! It would be a fun place to set an historical novel
Hi Tracy
is the large building used now?
These places must have been impressive country retreats.
Happy days
Alyson
I also love historical sites--You can learn so much.
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Tracy :)
Sarah
Are you thinking about writing a historical novel?
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Tracy :)
Delwyn
The motel burned--what year I am not sure. All that is left on the property are the springhouse and gazbo.
I have been told vistors came from everywhere.
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Tracy :)
How sad to see such a beautiful place in disrepair. It's so intriguing to thing of what once was, the lives that passed through there.
Interesting and an interesting building.
Joanne
Yes, it is very sad. A major highway is not far from the site and I can only hope the county will not expand the highway.
Thanks for your visit!
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Tracy :)
Barbara
Yes it is a very interesting place
even though the motel is gone.
Thanks for your visit!
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Tracy :)
it's a little bit spooky-looking, i have to say...but that gazebo looks very intriguing. it's a shame when such things fall into disuse and disrepair.
Tracy, I’m not writing an historical novel now, but I might one day. I was reading one, The Little Stranger, set in an old estate in the UK. You should write one with your knowledge of history.
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