Drinking The Waters: The Healing Springs Movement | A New York Minute In History

July 30, 2021 00:29:00
Drinking The Waters: The Healing Springs Movement | A New York Minute In History
A New York Minute In History
Drinking The Waters: The Healing Springs Movement | A New York Minute In History

Jul 30 2021 | 00:29:00

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Show Notes

This episode delves into the public health industry that emerged in New York in the 19th Century. As the understanding of medicine and health evolved over time, there were many communities in New York state whose location was thought to have healing properties, most often because of the existence of springs or some other perceived environmental benefit. The most famous is Saratoga Springs, but there are others around the state, including Pitcher Springs in Chenango County. These locations flourished in the 19th Century, as people began to look to them not only as places of healing, but as places of high society and entertainment.

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