National Register of Historic Places

Manitou Bathhouse

Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
Listed
July 31, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000608

About this property

Manitou Bathhouse or Manitou Spa is a historic building located along Fountain Creek in Manitou Springs, Colorado. It was once used as a mineral water bathhouse or spa, but now progressed into business establishments in the first floor and residential units on the second and third floors. It is registered in the National Register of Historic Places for its history. Located in the building is Adam's Mountain Cafe. The Manitou Spa building is located near several natural mineral springs and within the building is the Soda Spring. The spa was the "town's social center" in the early 1900s. The building was constructed around 1920 or 1921, and known to serve infirm and healthy people. One of the resources in the Save America's Treasures project, the hotel and spa resort building retains its original marble floors, bar and murals. Before it was renovated in 2005, it was vacant due to flooding and disrepair. The original bathhouse was built in 1882 to 1883 and was torn down in 1923, or in 1921. Visitors to the bathhouse could bathe in a cool plunge pool, relax in hot mineral water baths, visit the physician or relax in one of the reading rooms.

Location

934 Manitou Ave.
Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
38.85912, -104.91778

Categories

HEALTH/MEDICINEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Manitou Bathhouse listed on the National Register?

Manitou Bathhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Manitou Bathhouse?

Manitou Bathhouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Manitou Bathhouse?

The period of significance for Manitou Bathhouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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