Fresno Hot Springs Coalinga California No 2

Fresno Hot Springs Coalinga California No 2

Bathhouses -- California -- Fresno County -- 20th century -- Photographs; Hot springs -- California -- Fresno County -- 20th century -- Photographs.; Public baths -- California -- Fresno County -- 20th century -- Photographs; Coalinga (Calif.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Photographs.; Coalinga Mineral Springs (Coalinga, Calif.) -- Photographs

Bathhouses or cottages at the Fresno Hot Springs Resort located near present-day Coalinga. The two story hotel built in 1896 can be seen in the background. Originally known as Roger's Sulphur Springs after its discover James Rogers, later Fresno Hot Springs and today Coalinga Mineral Springs. Guests were brought to the springs by stages that ran several times a week. This was in addition to bathing in the fifteen springs. Information on the back of this card indicates the rate was $12.50 per week for room and board. Baths were five for a dollar. This postcard is signed by H.L.B., probably Henry Burrough the owner who bought the property in the 1870s from James Rogers.

1 Photographic print :b&w ;9 x 14 cm.

San Joaquin Valley Library System

ca 1908

Fresno County Public Library

This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Fresno County Public Library, Heritage Center, 2420 Mariposa St, Fresno, CA 93721. Phone: 559-600-6230 HeritageCenter@fresnolibrary.org

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ca 1908