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The [[Apache Wars|Ongoing fighting]] between the US Army and the Apache tribes would discourage further development of the area until the 1880s when the springs and the adjacent land were purchased by Frank Murphy for the construction of a [[Destination spa|health resort]]. The resort was completed in 1896 and the newly renamed '''Castle Hot Springs''' were heavily advertised to potential clients. During the resort's heyday in the 1920s it was extremely popular and was visited by celebrities such as [[Zane Grey]], as well as famous families such as the [[Rockefeller family]]. The resort was also used by the United States military as a rehabilitation center from 1943-1944 to treat injured veterans of [[World War II]]. Future president [[John F. Kennedy]] spent 3 months at the resort during this time period to recover from his wounds. The resort continued to be popular until it was heavily damaged in a fire in 1976.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.azcentral.com/travel/arizona/features/articles/0124road0124.html|title=Scenic drive:Castle Hot Springs|first=John|last=Stanley|date=2008-01-24|accessdate=2008-06-12|publisher=[[The Arizona Republic]]}}</ref> |
The [[Apache Wars|Ongoing fighting]] between the US Army and the Apache tribes would discourage further development of the area until the 1880s when the springs and the adjacent land were purchased by Frank Murphy for the construction of a [[Destination spa|health resort]]. The resort was completed in 1896 and the newly renamed '''Castle Hot Springs''' were heavily advertised to potential clients. During the resort's heyday in the 1920s it was extremely popular and was visited by celebrities such as [[Zane Grey]], as well as famous families such as the [[Rockefeller family]]. The resort was also used by the United States military as a rehabilitation center from 1943-1944 to treat injured veterans of [[World War II]]. Future president [[John F. Kennedy]] spent 3 months at the resort during this time period to recover from his wounds. The resort continued to be popular until it was heavily damaged in a fire in 1976.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.azcentral.com/travel/arizona/features/articles/0124road0124.html|title=Scenic drive:Castle Hot Springs|first=John|last=Stanley|date=2008-01-24|accessdate=2008-06-12|publisher=[[The Arizona Republic]]}}</ref> |
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* [[Arizona and California Railroad]] |
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* [[Bradshaw Mountains]] |
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* [[Congress Mine]] |
* [[Congress Mine]] |
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* [[Hieroglyphic Mountains]] |
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* [[Sasco, Arizona]] |
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* [[Treasures from American Film Archives#Treasures 5: The West, 1898-1938 (2011)]] |
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Revision as of 23:57, 16 July 2014
Castle Hot Springs is a former resort in Arizona that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located within the Hieroglyphic Mountains.
History
The Ongoing fighting between the US Army and the Apache tribes would discourage further development of the area until the 1880s when the springs and the adjacent land were purchased by Frank Murphy for the construction of a health resort. The resort was completed in 1896 and the newly renamed Castle Hot Springs were heavily advertised to potential clients. During the resort's heyday in the 1920s it was extremely popular and was visited by celebrities such as Zane Grey, as well as famous families such as the Rockefeller family. The resort was also used by the United States military as a rehabilitation center from 1943-1944 to treat injured veterans of World War II. Future president John F. Kennedy spent 3 months at the resort during this time period to recover from his wounds. The resort continued to be popular until it was heavily damaged in a fire in 1976.[1]
See also
- Arizona and California Railroad
- Bradshaw Mountains
- Congress Mine
- Hieroglyphic Mountains
- Morristown, Arizona
- Oakes Murphy
- Sasco, Arizona
- Treasures from American Film Archives#Treasures 5: The West, 1898-1938 (2011)
References
- ^ Stanley, John (2008-01-24). "Scenic drive:Castle Hot Springs". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2008-06-12.
Further reading
- Reagor, Catherine (March 18, 2014), "Historic Castle Hot Springs resort in Arizona sells for $1.95 million", Arizona Republic
- Rodriguez, Nadine Arroyo (February 21, 2014), A Piece Of Arizona History Is For Sale In Castle Hot Springs, Phoenix, Arizona: KJZZ (National Public Radio)
- Reagor, Catherine (January 21, 2014), "Castle Hot Springs resort to be auctioned", Arizona Republic
- Buchholz, Jan (March 13, 2012), "Historic Castle Hot Springs back on market for $5.7 million", Phoenix Business Journal
- Dooling, Anna (June 8, 1994), "CASTLE HOT SPRINGS: GENTEEL, DISHABILLE AND DECIDEDLY UNDERSTATED----WHO SAID COMATOSE?---ARIZONA'S GRANDE DAME MAY HAVE ONE LAST OPENING ON HER DANCE CARD", Phoenix New Times
- Sheridan, M.F.; Satkin, R.L.; Wohletz, K.H. (1980), "Document Repository", Repository.azgs.az.gov, Arizona Geological Survey, State of Arizona
{{citation}}:|contribution=ignored (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Olson, Carl; Whitley, Kim, "Arizona Heritage Waters", AZHeritageWaters.NAU.edu, Northern Arizona University, retrieved 2014-07-16
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- Castle Hot Springs, Arizona (PDF), Chicago and New York: Rogers & Company, 1907, L9791 C353 Pam. 2 (University of Arizona)
- Castle Hot Springs Collection, 1951-1982 (PDF), Arizona Historical Foundation
- "Library and Archives: Photographs", Sharlot.org, Sharlot Hall Museum
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External links
- Castle Hot Springs: Unique 118° Natural Hot Springs & Former World Class Resort Retreat - CBRE Group listing document about the property
- Castle Hot Springs – Jewel of the Bradshaws! (December 31, 2011), from SonoranTreeSvc.com
- Castle Hot Springs, at DailyJFK.com
33°58′58″N 112°21′43″W / 33.98275°N 112.3619°W
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