Dec 14, 2005; San Antonio, TX, USA; (FILE PHOTO: Date unknown) The Hot Wells Hotel was built in 1886 and was a legendary world-class health spa and resort. The hotel was a lavish four-story Victorian style structure situated on 21 lush riparian acres along the San Antonio river on South Presa Street. It has burned three times since 1925 but the remains of the bath house are still t

• Contributor: ZUMA Press, Inc. / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: DNXHJF
• File size: 8.7 MB (579.2 KB Compressed download)
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• Dimensions: 2000 x 1526 px | 33.9 x 25.8 cm | 13.3 x 10.2 inches | 150dpi
• Date taken: 14 December 2005
• Photographer: ZUMA

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Dec 14, 2005; San Antonio, TX, USA; (FILE PHOTO: Date unknown) The Hot Wells Hotel was built in 1886 and was a legendary world-class health spa and resort. The hotel was a lavish four-story Victorian style structure situated on 21 lush riparian acres along the San Antonio river on South Presa Street. It has burned three times since 1925 but the remains of the bath house are still there. Hot sulphur water from several springs was piped to various swimming pools and bath areas. The hotel had about 200 rooms and was a favorite vacation spot for silent-movie stars, presidents, and wealthy industrialists. In 1910-1911 the property was home to the Star Film Ranch, a movie studio that made 71 films. Over the years many potential investors contemplated restoring the hotel, but little was ever done. By 2004, owner James Lufshutz had begun cleaning up the property and shoring up walls, and in April of 2005 modular spaces were set up on the property to establish an art enclave. Mandatory Credit: Photo by San Antonio Express-News/ZUMA Press. (©) Copyright 2005 by San Antonio Express-News

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