Lehman Hot Springs

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Lehman Hot Springs is a hot springs resort in Oregon. The hot springs were used by Native Americans before being discovered by pioneer settlers. Lehman Hot Springs was founded as a resort in 1871. The springs are located along Oregon 244 east of Ukiah in the Blue Mountains at an elevation of 4,300 feet (1,300 m) above sea level. Lehman Hot Springs has been closed since 2009 over a dispute with Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality. The Lehman Hot Springs website states that they are the largest collection of natural hot spring pools in the Northwest.

Pendleton, Oregon photographer Walter S. Bowman captured images of bathers at the hot springs during the early 20th century including partygoers at a masquerade party.

History

First used by Indians and pioneer settler, the springs produce water temperatures of between 140 and 150 degrees. The resort's swimming pools were kept closer to 100 degrees.[1]

The springs closed in 1975. In 1982 a renovation and redevelopment plan was launched [2]

References

  1. ↑ Oregon a land dotted with inviting hot springsThe Bulletin - March 29, 1990
  2. ↑ Hot Springs restoration as resort set The Bulletin - January 18, 1982

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Coordinates: 45°09′04″N 118°39′37″W / 45.15119°N 118.6603°W / 45.15119; -118.6603

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