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The
original building was constructed in 1925. In September 1925 the
Hunters Chlorine Hot Springs Club was formed with H. A. Hunter President, H.
A. Utley Vice President, E. G. Favell Secretary Treasurer and Dr. H. G.
Kelty Manager for the purpose of constructing an establishment that provided
therapy, rest and recuperation. Shortly, thereafter, Dr. Kelty moved his
practice here.
In 1926 a building was moved
from the Hammeraly Canyon area and was added to the facility. On
September 12, 1929 a clinic was formed at the Hot Springs Club by doctors
Kelty, Warren, Stiles, Hanson and Sult. November 1, 1929 the building
and equipment were sold to the hot springs clinic and managers for hot
baths, medical treatments etc. managed by a Mr. Sheppard who established a
restaurant. August 29, 1943 property sold under contract to private
interests who further developed additional rooms and a lounge. Since then,
it has operated as the Motel and Hot Springs. Heating for the facilities is
provided by a direct hook up to the geyser spring. - Lake County
Historical Society 1995
Lakeview, at 4800 feet above sea
level, is the tallest town in Oregon. Lake County is located in the high
desert of south-central Oregon. It is also known as the Oregon
Outback, a land with ruggedness and a varied environment from high mountain
forests and meadows, sagebrush covered deserts and hills, to natural
wetlands and hot springs.
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