The Neutral Water Health Resort Sanitarium, also known as Dr. Smith's Sanitarium Site, is a historic site located at the junction of Claudius Street and London Avenue in Egg Harbor City in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1991 for its significance in archaeology and health/medicine. It includes one contributing building, one contributing site, and three contributing structures.[3] The last remaining building is now known as the Roundhouse Museum, operated by the Egg Harbor City Historical Society.[4]
Neutral Water Health Resort Sanitarium | |
 Roundhouse Museum | |
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| Location | Junction of Claudius Street and London Avenue Egg Harbor City, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 39°32′11″N 74°38′34″W / 39.53639°N 74.64278°W |
| Area | 3.7 acres (1.5 ha) |
| Architectural style | Shingle Style |
| NRHP reference No. | 91000267[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 412[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | March 20, 1991 |
| Designated NJRHP | January 29, 1991 |
History and description
editIn 1905, Dr. Charles Smith built the Neutral Water Health Resort to treat patients with muscle problems. Patients would soak and walk in the serpentine canal to get the benefits of cedar water. The complex had several buildings, including a large sanitarium, sun house, several bath houses, and windmill. The polygonal sun house is the only remaining building. It has 12 sides on the first story, and 8 sides on the second. Dr. Smith operated the facility until 1921. The main sanitarium building was destroyed by fire c. 1923.[3]
In 2005, a park dedicated to Peace Pilgrim was established here, including the serpentine canal.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "National Register Information System – (#91000267)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Atlantic County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. December 20, 2022. p. 4.
- ^ a b Ralph, MaryAnna (March 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Neutral Water Health Resort Sanitarium". National Park Service. With accompanying 14 photos
- ^ "Roundhouse Museum". MuseumsUSA.
- ^ "Peace Pilgrim's 25,000-Mile Hike for Peace". Weird NJ.
External links
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