A collection of the published analyses of Avon mineral springs : with remarks on the use of the waters, public houses, bathing establishments, natural curiosities, &c / published by some residents at the springs, for the use of visitors.

Date:
June, 1833
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Credit: A collection of the published analyses of Avon mineral springs : with remarks on the use of the waters, public houses, bathing establishments, natural curiosities, &c / published by some residents at the springs, for the use of visitors. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the National Library of Medicine (U.S.), through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

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    so ing suitable fascinations for him who searches for amuse- ment and pleasure. The House is a beautiful brick edifice, three stories high including the basement, and surmounts a gentle eminence of great symmetry and beauty, between the upper and lower Spring ; and is nearly, though not closely surrounded, by the rich forest unpruned of its native luxuriance. It is well furnished, and well attended, and withal a most agreeable resort. houghton's. This is a large wood building, the first public Hotel reared at the Springs ; and was erected and has ever been occupied by its owner, NehemiahHcughton, Esq.; whose enterprize, urbanity, and devotedness to the wishes and pleasure of his guests, and the public in general, has rendered him favorably known as an inn- keeper. This establishment externally, as well as in- ternally, offers many attractions. THE PAVILION. This is a neat wood building of two stories, kept by Mr. Z. Long, who has been for many years the devoted servant of the visitants at the Springs : and whose de- termination to equal his competitors in the attractions of his house, well merits the warmest commendation. The situation of the Pavilion, as regards the beauty which surrounds it, is hardly surpassed by any Hotel in the vicinity of the Springs. From the Pavilion, as well as from all the houses at the Springs, may be had an agreeable view of the village of Avon, and parts adjacent. But we take pleasure in referring the reader to the several advertisements which follow, for a more circum- stantial account of the accommodations, offered to the public by the respective establishments, in the neigh- borhood of the Springs.