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Bedford Springs Hotel

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A view of the magnesium spring at Bedford Springs Hotel, founded in 1806. A man pours water said to cure stomach ailments from the magnesium spring into a glass.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)02679

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011FDL
Legacy ID
WHi 75451

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Swimming Pool at Bedford Springs Hotel

Swimming Pool at Bedford Springs Hotel

Children and adults swimming in a swimming pool inside Bedford Springs Hotel. Other people are sitting and standing near the edge. An elaborate staircase on the far wall leads to the balconies surr...

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Bedford Springs Resort

Bedford Springs Resort

View across lawn, with a driveway on the left leading to the Bedford Springs Resort. Children and adults are relaxing outdoors. The hotel was built in 1806.

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Bedford Springs Resort

Bedford Springs Resort

View across the lawn toward the porches and balconies of the Bedford Springs Resort, built in 1806.

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Bedford Springs Hotel Miniature Golf Course

Bedford Springs Hotel Miniature Golf Course

Several people stand near an umbrella-covered table outside Bedford Springs Hotel and Miniature Golf Course. The golf course stands in the foreground and the multi-storied hotel is visible in the b...

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Bedford Springs Hotel Miniature Golf Course

Bedford Springs Hotel Miniature Golf Course

A group of people play on a hole at the Bedford Springs Hotel Miniature Golf Course. The hotel stands behind them and has multiple stories, some with balconies.

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Bedford Springs Resort

Bedford Springs Resort

View of Bedford Springs Resort, built in 1806, taken from the veranda. A row of arched columns spans the length of the veranda between the front of the building on the left and a railing decorated ...

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