White Springs in Hamilton County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
White Sulphur Springs
"Fountain of Health"
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, July 9, 2011
1. White Sulphur Springs Marker
Inscription.
White Sulphur Springs was once a popular health resort, attracting large numbers of people to drink the water and bathe in the spring. This structure encircles a natural spring that was thought to possess great healing qualities. An early advertisement claimed the water cured everything from rheumatism and indigestion to dandruff and insomnia. , Constructed in 1908, the building housed a concession area, clinical examination and treatment rooms, and dressing rooms on either side of the bathing area. Mechanical gates were used to keep the river from entering the bathing pool.
White Sulphur Springs was once a popular health resort, attracting large numbers of people to drink the water and bathe in the spring. This structure encircles a natural spring that was thought to possess great healing qualities. An early advertisement claimed the water cured everything from rheumatism and indigestion to dandruff and insomnia.
Constructed in 1908, the building housed a concession area, clinical examination and treatment rooms, and dressing rooms on either side of the bathing area. Mechanical gates were used to keep the river from entering the bathing pool.
Location. 30° 19.794′ N, 82° 45.629′ W. Marker is in White Springs, Florida, in Hamilton County. Marker is on Spring Street (U.S. 41) west of Bridge Street (State Road 136), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Springs FL 32096, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. White Sulphur Springs Marker next to US Highway 41
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, July 9, 2011
4. Old Image of White Sulphur Springs Spring House
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, July 9, 2011
5. Old Image of people bathing and standing around the White Sulphur Springs.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, July 9, 2011
6. Diagram of the Spring House Complex
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, July 9, 2011
7. White Sulphur Springs Spring House Today
Due to the lowering of the water table in the area the springs are no longer flowing.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, July 9, 2011
8. White Sulphur Springs Spring House Stands on the banks next to the Suwanne River.
circa 1910
9. Interior of Spring, White Springs, Fla.
Note that although this image is taken from the same perspective and around the same period as the Photo 5, it is not the same.
circa 1930
10. The Spring House, White Springs, Fla.
Looking east across the Suwanee River.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, July 9, 2011
11. Price Sheet for White Sulphur Springs and Hotel.
White Sulphur Springs
"Way Down Upon The Suwannee River"
On the banks of the beautiful Suwannee River in "The Land of Flowers," is on of Nature's gifts to mankind. Here is a veritable "Fountain of Health" of abundant volume.
White Sulphur Springs Water
Largest Pure Mineral Spring
Average Flow 26,799 Gals. Per Minute
Analysis
Constituent / Parts Per Million
Total Dissolved Solids at 180 degrees C. . . . 211.
Silica & Insoluble S10 2 . . . . 21.
Iron, Fe . . . . . 0.16
Calcium, Co . . . . 47.
Magnesium, Mg . . . . 12.
Sodium & Potassium, Naplusk (as na) 4.1
Bicarbonate ION (HCO 3). . . . 101.
Sulfate ION (SO 4) . . . . 18
Chloride ION, CI . . . . 6.0
Nitrate ION (NO 3). . . . Tr.
Total Almalinity as Calcium Carbonate . . . . 168
A.P. Black, Consulting Chemical Engineer
White Sulphur Springs, Inc. White Springs, Floirda
The Colonial
Baths and Treatments
Hot Sulphur Tub Baths.....$1.00
Electric Light Cabinet Sweat...$1.75
Electric Light Cabinet, with Salt Glow and Oil Rub....$1.75
Electric Blanket Sweat.....$2.00
Violet Ray....$0.75
Diathermy....$1.00 to $2.00
Vibratory Massage....$0.75
Special Treatments for High Blood Pressure....$3.00
Nauheim Bath (for dilated heart)....$2.75
Colonic Irrigation....$2.00
Hot Blanket Packs....$1.00
Alpine Sun Lamp....$0.75
Treatments in Rooms, $1.00 Extra
A $14.00 ticket may be purchased for $12.50 good for the above baths and treatments.
All Baths and Treatments under the direction of a Registered Nurse, a graduate of Battle Creek Sanatarium.
The Colonial Hotel and Sanatorium
At Florida's Famous White Sulpher Springs
White Springs, Florida
Rates
Including Excellent Meals
Single:
Per day....$3.50 to $5.50
Per week.... $21.50 to $35.00
Double:
Per day...$6.00 to $10.00
Per week....$38.00 to $64.00
Three Persons One Room:
Per day...$9.50 to $13.00
Per week....$62.00 to $82.00
Long Distance Phone 9105
Guest of The Colonial have the privilege of the Mineral Springs drinking water and recreation room without cost.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,130 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 14, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 9, 10. submitted on October 29, 2015. 11. submitted on July 14, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.