Bernarr Macfadden Healthatorium
Bermarr Macfadden Healthatorium
42nd Street & Grand Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois
Postmarked  1910

 
"OPEN ALL THE YEAR.  Diseases Cured without Drugs.  Physcultopathy, the new Healing Art. Massage, Turkish Baths, and all sorts of appliances for up-to-date Hydrotherapy treatments. 60 foot swimming pool. Expert manual Swedish operators, and separate departments in all cases for men and women. Shampoos, hair dressing and manicuring.  Electrical appliances.  Grand lecture hall 115' x 65'.  Gymnasium 91' x 61'. Luxuriantly furnished, permitting basketball, volley ball, indoor tennis, handball, etc.  Physical Culture entertainment, music and lecture every Tuesday night at 8:15 o'clock by Bernarr Macfadden. Special classes for men, women, boys and girls."

Note:  I enjoyed reading a bit about Bernarr Macfadden.   He was born 1868, and died 1955.  A sickly child, he went on to become a believer in the power of exercise and good nutrition to heal.   He established several  health spas, low cost restaurants, and publications.



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