Mineral Wells, Texas, known for its mineral well history, initiated in 1877 by the Lynch family seeking a drier climate. They discovered therapeutic water that alleviated their rheumatism. This prompted a wellness boom, with many tourists visiting for the town's healing properties, especially its lithium-rich minerals. By 1920, 400 wells existed, making it the South's major health resort. Infrastructure such as bathhouses and hotels, notably The Baker Hotel and Spa, catered to visitors. However, by the 1940s, the rise of modern medicine and regulatory scrutiny led to a decline in interest and closure of many mineral water companies.
In 1877, the Lynch family discovered mineral water with healing properties, leading to a wellness boom in Mineral Wells that attracted tourists seeking natural cures.
Mineral Wells was once a thriving health resort with 400 mineral wells by 1920, famous for its healing waters, particularly sought for their lithium content.
As the FDA increased scrutiny on medical claims and advancements in medicine progressed, interest in natural healing diminished, leading to the decline of mineral water companies.
The Baker Hotel and Spa opened in 1929, becoming a glamorous destination for Hollywood stars, symbolizing the peak of Mineral Wells' health tourism.
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