Vignettes
An Enclave for the Rich and Famous
The famous waters and mountain air were the primary attractions at Purgatory Springs. During the
Backstage Candid Moment
Backstage at the Lighthouse Supper Club and Speakeasy, Purgatory Springs, 1927.
For the Love of the Game: Bocce in the Rockies
Skilled mason, Gaetano Pinelli, pictured center right with his sons and brother, was universally regarded
Labor Day 1927
The America First crowd was in full force and Bishop Agatha Birdwell delivered a fiery
World-Class Thermal Baths, Pools and Spa
With all the amenities of European spas and thermal baths, Purgatory Hot Springs Resort was
Tipping the Scales
The scales at the Purgatory Springs were never accurate but they could tell your future
Calisthenics and Beyond: Jazz Age Fitness
Purgatory Springs Spa Resort has a machine for every part of the body, or so
Found Postcard of Purgatory Springs
A rare postcard depicts scenic Purgatory Springs in the early 1900s. In the distance loom