Historical Society of Hammonton: History of Egg Harbor City’s Sanitorium
February 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Historical Society of Hammonton
Join us for a fascinating evening of history and community!
• Thursday, February 6, 2025
• Canoe Club at Hammonton Lake Park
Free and open to the public – no membership or RSVP required!
Schedule:
• 6 PM – Monthly Membership Meeting
• 6:45 PM – Refreshments
• 7 PM – Speaker Series Presentation
“History of Egg Harbor City’s Sanitorium: The Neutral Water Health Resort”
Presented by Dick Colby, Volunteer Curator of the Egg Harbor City Historical Society’s Roundhouse Museum.
Discover the fascinating history of Egg Harbor City’s Sanitorium, the “Neutral Water Health Resort,” which operated between 1902 and 1923. Under the direction of Dr. Smith, the sanitorium attracted visitors seeking the curative properties of the cedar waters of Landing Creek. This presentation will explore how such water-immersion health resorts, popular in southern Germany and southeastern Europe, found a home in southern New Jersey. Join us as we delve into the cultural and medical significance of this unique institution and its place in local history.
Our speaker, Dick Colby, is the Volunteer Curator for the Egg Harbor City Historical Society’s Roundhouse Museum. A passionate researcher, Colby brings Southern New Jersey’s rich history to life through his presentations, including this fascinating story of Egg Harbor City’s Sanitorium.