That sign looks really old, like it dates from the 20's or 30's. I would guess there was something like a spa there once, where back before there were any real treatments for asthma, people who suffered from it could come and breath steam, likely with a mysterious secret blend of herbs and spices mixed in. That kind of quack treatment facility for otherwise-untreatable conditions was very common. posted by Steven C. Den Beste at 5:05 PM on February 7, 2008
posted by Steven C. Den Beste at 5:05 PM on February 7, 2008