For decades, thousands of people traveled to the small town of Soap Lake, Washington, hoping its unique mineral waters could cure everything from arthritis to psoriasis. During the early 1900s, luxurious hotels, bath houses, sanitariums, restaurants, and dance halls transformed this quiet Columbia Basin community into one of America's most famous health resorts.
In this documentary, we explore the fascinating history of Soap Lake—from its creation by the catastrophic Missoula Floods at the end of the last Ice Age, to its importance to Native Americans, its incredible boom years as a nationally recognized healing destination, and the gradual decline of its resort industry after World War II.
We'll also visit many of the historic locations that remain today and discover why Soap Lake continues to attract visitors from around the world.
If you enjoy local history, forgotten places, small towns, and the rich history of Eastern Washington, you've come to the right place.
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