Lake Elsinore in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Crescent Bath House
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2021
1. Crescent Bath House Marker
Est. 1887.
Presented by Valley of the Mist Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, 2010.
The Crescent Bath House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Built 1887.
Erected 2010 by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, and National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 33° 40.114′ N, 117° 19.751′ W. Marker is in Lake Elsinore, California, in Riverside County. Marker is at the intersection of Graham Avenue and Spring Street, on the right when traveling west on Graham Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 W Graham Ave, Lake Elsinore CA 92530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Santa Fe Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quail Valley Country Club (approx. 5.6 miles away); James B. Ferrell Ranch
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Regarding Crescent Bath House. In 1887, Franklin Heald and Frank Ferris constructed an elaborate facility at the area’s largest mineral springs, with a building designed in Moorish architecture in which everything was suggestive of Oriental luxury.
The building had 10 sunken porcelain-tiled bathtubs, an area for mud bathing, an enclosed mineral pool, therapy rooms, and sauna facilities. A regular swimming pool was added in the early 1900s.
The Crescent ceased operations in 1945 when new regulations required water in a swimming pool to be clear enough to see the bottom.
In later years, the Crescent Bath House has been a private residence, and an antique store.
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2021
2. Crescent Bath House Markers
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2021
3. Crescent Bath House
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2021
4. Crescent Bath House
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
