Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-21
MAGNIFICENT ESTABLISHMENT
is NOW READY
OF Algerian Type lts Pools, Baths,
Balcony and Health Appliances
Are Thoroughly Up to
Now

the Los Angeles electric railway.
The new structure Is now completed
and it far supersedes the old building
which was burned in November of last
year.
Before the ashes of the old structure
were cooled the work of clearing the
debris was begun and through the in
domitable will and enterprise of Or.
David w. Edwards the owner, and
through the prompt payment of the in
surance with the financial aid of
others, enabled him to achieve the sue
cess of erecting a structure of which to
be proud and an honor to himself and
its beautiful environments.
The new building is of tile and con-
crete construction of the Algerian
style of architecture, a triumph in
architectural design and at the same
time most substantial and permanent
in construction. 1t is designed for
Pools, Baths, Balcony
The health baths occupy the south
ern portion, and while they appear to
be a part of the main building, are
separated from 1t by terra Gotta fire
proof wall. The lower floor contains
nearly fifty rooms, so constructed as
to furnish means for administering
every form of hot health baths, from a
form of hydropathic treatment and es-
pecialIy the famous Bimini treatments,
which have produced wonderful cures
of rheumatism. This floor is especially
for men and the second floor, which is
exclusively for women, is a duplicate
Of the first, with the addition of hair
dressing and treatment for beautifylng
the complexion.
The health and pleasure department
on bV ha ctUiD n in
number, and athletic appliances which
are kept at different temperature and
daily supplied with fresh pure water.
A spacious balcony furnishes seating
capa city for spectators to witness the
batherS in their feats.
For Aquatic Feats
For diving, swimming. racing and
water sports, such as basketball, polo,
ETC., one of the pools is raised above the
others and so arranged as to be separ-
ated by an immense curtain beautifully
decorated, where unique spectacular
exhibitions are given which require an
aquatic setting, which will be made
more beautiful by colored electric lights
and other brilliant accessories, a mag
nifioent stage, unlike any other in the
world.
This pool can be thrown open to the
public, making one grand pool, only
separated by white tile walls.
The entire building is lighted by 1000
electric lights, arcs and incandescent.
There are five hundred dressing
rooms, each heated by steam. All floors
and decks surrounding the pools are of
tile or concrete mixed with marble dust.
All suits, towels and dressing rooms
are sterilized before using. This build
ing has a capacity of 5000 perfect sani-
tary baths daily. A cafe is located on
the main floor, where dainty and sub
stantial refreshments are served.
Upon entering the front of the build
ing, on the west, on Bimini street, there
is large vestibule.
Modern Features
At the right is the cashiers Office.
Adjoining this is the suit clerks room
and near by is the counter where the
patrons deposit their valuables To the
left is the lunch counter, soda fountain
and cigar stand.
Entering by glass swinging doors is
the cafe and ladies' parlor. The vesti-
bule leads direct to the plunge baths
and UP a stairway to a vestibule is the
second floor in which are all the neces-
sary tub baths.
The front is devoted entirely to tub
bathing, fifty-five baths being fitted up
with three distinct classes. varying in
price. At the right of the vestibule
are the baths for women, and at the
left for men.
This vestibule leads to the gallery,
surrounding the plunge, having a seat
ing capacity of 500 spectators.
Leading from this vestibule is the
roof garden, supplied with ample seats
The view from this roof garden to the
westward towards the ocean and of the
mountains to the north and east is
most enchanting.
Beautiful Views
The ocean sunsets, throwing their
crimson and golden tiints along the
crests of Mt. Lowe, Wilson's peak and
snow-capped Old Badly, are scenic
sights of the city.
Leading from the women's baths up a
stairway is a sun room for women for
their accommodation after bathing.
At the southwest corner of the
building is the office of the Turkish
baths and treatment department, in
which is the telephone exchange. Pass
ing through swinging doors at the east
an entrance is made to the resting
rooms of the mems department, num-
bering eighteen, nine on either side of
the hall. Continuing through this hall
is the treatment department with spe-
cial baths for invalids and those seek
ing health or recreation.
The first four rooms are fitted up for
plain baths, the next four are fitted
with glass slabs for Turkish, Russian
and steam cabinet baths. At the end
of this hall is the hot air room Of the
Turkish baths, where no hot air is
heated over or breathed twice, there be-
ing constant circulation of dry hot air.
These rooms are exactly duplicated on
the second floor for the use of women.
At the left of the entrance of the
treatment department is the barber
shop
For Women
on the second floor, over the treat
ment department, is the womens wait
ing room and hair dressing parlors,
which are connected with the Turkish
and plunge baths.
The power plant, laundry and all
machinery are located in a detached
fire proof building, as are also the bot
Ting works and water tower, which
furnishes the supply for the entire
system, including the Bimini hotel.
The Bimini hotel, situated across the
street from the baths, contains fifty
rooms and is up-to-date in every re-
,spect. 1t is especially adapted for those
who come from the strenuous storm