The Spanish Peaks dominate the remarkable Purgatory Springs Scenery, as depicted in this nostalgic postcard. Let’s hear it for classic road trips!
Rocky Mountain Utopia Situated at the mouth of Nunda Canyon in southern Colorado, Purgatory Springs was renowned for its curative mineral waters and healing hot
The Fresh Air Cure Just over a century ago, tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in America. Known as consumption at the time, tuberculosis is
Joe Danna’s “infamous” Lighthouse Supperclub enticed hundreds of nightly visitors up Purgatory Springs Mesa. The speakeasy was situated next to the “Hilltop” Tubercular Sanatorium, which
Ending up on the wrong side of the law sometimes boils down to luck. No bootlegger plans on getting busted. It’s all about who you
By day, former Ziegfeld Follies dancers lounged in the Purgatory Hot Springs Pool. By night, they upped the talent pool at the Lighthouse Supperclub. The
The “Whip” was a favorite ride for family adventurers and snuggling couples. The more aggressive-inclined visitors preferred the bumper cars. And, to the chagrin of
Known as the “Coney Island of the Rockies,” entertainment was always easy to find in Purgatory Springs. Freaks were welcomed until the Fountain of Power
The famous waters and mountain air were the primary attractions at Purgatory Springs. During the 1920s, the resort catered to the rich and infamous—posh shops
Backstage at the Lighthouse Supper Club and Speakeasy, Purgatory Springs, 1927.
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Purgatory Hot Springs Resort
Purgatory Springs. Colorado
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