New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
country. ia in the hands OF George +. Wahrer,
who viii personally attend perfection OF detail.
DR. SrRoNGS SARATOGA sANITARIUM.

Among the noteworthy Institutions that have
contributed to the fame of Saratoga Springs. Dr.
Strongs Sanitarum takes pre-emnent rank Per-
haps other single establishment has done as
much TO make known its advantages as 4 health
giving resort. His institution has been performing
its work since 1855. when II founded ny the
late DR.. s. s Strong. Since that time it has been
steadily enlarged. and whatever appliances and
equipments the advance in medical science has
CURED has been introduced To-day II Is perhaps
the best appointed institution of It's kind this
country. II Is beautifully situated in the central
part OF the town in Circular-st on the crest OF a
hill which overlooks the valley OF the Springs
Magnificent old elm trees keep the buildings and
lawns well shaded. The principal mineral springs
and Congress Park are within a few minutes walk
from the place
Some important improvements have recently been
made 10 the sanitarum. The adjoining property
the corner OF Philadephia-st.. has been bought
and by removing the fences considerable additional
lawn space has been gained The sanitarum prop
crty occupies the entire block on Crcular-st.,
between Philadelphia and Spring Lawn tennis
courts and Croquet grounds have been laid out.
that guests engage in these outdoor
games protected by ample shade all hours OF the
day. The interior OF the sauitarium has also un-
dergone many changes. possessing now all the i'm
provements and appointments of first class hotel.
In the main building are the offices library.
dining room and other public apartments. The
guests rooms are In the three upper stories which
are reached by elevator. Nearly all the rooms
look out upon the lawns. Broad and shady piazzas
extend along sides Of the building. Steam
heat, gas and electric lights. and improved sanitary
plumbing constitute few of the modern features
Of the house. The furnishings of the house of
the most inviting character. The reception hall has
a hardwood floor. with handsome rugs. an open
fireplace and panelled walls. The drawing room
opening from the reception hall is spacious and
furnished with elegance and taste. One OF the es-
pecial features OF the santarium Is the paror
and roof garden From a fine view of the Adj
rondacks, the Catskills and the Green Mountains
Is obtanable. II is screened from the direct rays
OF the sun the middle OF the day and open 10
the breezes.
The sanitarium is equipped with all facilities for
complete medical treatment of all classes OF dis
amid the surroundings most conducive 10 re-
covery. The daily and oversight of competent
physicians conduce to the benefit of those seek
exercise add to the advantages. One of the espe-
cial features of the treatment the santa rum
Is the variety OF baths provided for in the build
ing known the Annex which contains also the
gymna sium The Turkish and Russian baths
fitted up with all the best appliances for the treat
IA sulphur bathroom saline baths and facilities for
special treatment by massage and electricity,
while the Dclsarte system can be used 10 restore
strength ana grace
The santarlum has always enjoyed the patron
age of select ana cultivated class, and among
It's guests always to be found many persons
of less prominence.
The medical staff has Or. Sylvester =. Strong.
son of the founder of the institution, for its di-
rector and associated with him are Drs. Ebert \.
Palmer and Walter l.. Hughes. besides a corps of
specially trained attendants John b. Yates is the
business manager of the house.