South Dundas Murals: #13. Health Spa Mural - Winchester Springs

Artist: Linda Holmes, Winchester Springs

 

Sulphur springs were discovered here in the early 1800’s, and the water was believed to have great curative powers. Around 1870 a combined hotel and health care facility was erected, and operated successfully for about 35 years. Sir John A Macdonald once addressed a crowd from the balcony. The building was demolished over 50 years ago.