Antique CHAUTAUQUA HOTEL CLINTON MISSOURI Artesian Well Souvenir Plate Henry

Description

Chautauqua Hotel & Artesian Well, Clinton, MO
Souvenir Plate
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This beautiful antique plate decorated with floral pattern along the edge, features the Artesian Well.
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Established in 1887, in the era when spring water was associated with health, the Artesian Spring Well on the western edge of Clinton was a lively place. The Artesian Hotel catered to visiting spa enthusiasts. A race track was built and for several years the county fair was  held here. Excursion trains, public buggies, carriages, and trolleys brought visitors to sample the curative, but malodorous, waters with their purgative effect on those who drank it.  Besides the spring, which shot a fountain of water nearly 12 feet high, and lake, entertainments included a dance hall, county fairgrounds and horse racing."
The plate measures 10.25 in diameter. No cracks, one 1/2 inch chip on back side edge & 2 smaller chips on the front edge. See photos.
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