Postcard
Moor Mud Baths
![Text on reverse reads: "Enjoying a Health Bath at Moor (Mud) Baths, Waukesha, Wisconsin. 'America's Most Famous Moor (Mud) Bath Institution.' An ideal place for health seekers and the well. Just the place for anyone afflicted with Rheumatic ailments, such as Sciatica, Neuritis, Gout, Lumbago, Neuralgia, Inflammatory, Muscular, Arthritis, Articular, and other forms. Wonderful results had in the treatment of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, etc. Waukesha Mineral Spring Water, world renowned for its purity, flows continually at our fountain and is also used in connection with Moor (Mud) and other baths. Buildings absolutely fireproof. A splendid and well-kept golf course; Saddle riding and splendid opportunities for motoring through picturesque Lake Region. Rates very reasonable. For detailed information, write: John Weber, Jr., Manager, Waukesha, Wis., Telpehone [sic] 31 or 463." A man applies more heated mud to a visitor in a Moor (Mud) Couch as part of a “regenerative” treatment. The Moor (Mud) Baths were located at The Grand View Health Resort which opened in 1911.](http://images.wisconsinhistory.org/700013070177/1307003534-l.jpg "Moor Mud Baths")
| Text on reverse reads: "Enjoying a Health Bath at Moor (Mud) Baths, Waukesha, Wisconsin. 'America's Most Famous Moor (Mud) Bath Institution.' An ideal place for health seekers and the well. Just the place for anyone afflicted with Rheumatic ailments, such as Sciatica, Neuritis, Gout, Lumbago, Neuralgia, Inflammatory, Muscular, Arthritis, Articular, and other forms. Wonderful results had in the treatment of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, etc. Waukesha Mineral Spring Water, world renowned for its purity, flows continually at our fountain and is also used in connection with Moor (Mud) and other baths. Buildings absolutely fireproof. A splendid and well-kept golf course; Saddle riding and splendid opportunities for motoring through picturesque Lake Region. Rates very reasonable. For detailed information, write: John Weber, Jr., Manager, Waukesha, Wis., Telpehone [sic] 31 or 463." A man applies more heated mud to a visitor in a Moor (Mud) Couch as part of a “regenerative” treatment. The Moor (Mud) Baths were located at The Grand View Health Resort which opened in 1911. |
| Image ID: | 150795 |
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| Creation Date: | 1927 |
| Creator Name: | E.C. Kropp Co. |
| City: | Waukesha |
| County: | Waukesha |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | PH 2744 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Divided back. #15202. #EJY. Published by Waukesha Moor (Mud) Bath Co., Waukesha, Wis. Dated online. |
| Women |
| Relaxation |
| Resorts |
| Signs and signboards |
| Springs |
| Men |
| Indoor photography |
| Health facilities |
| Clothing and dress |
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