In 1871 Willard C. Sheldon discovered mineral waters at a depth of 160 feet near the northwest corner of Washington and Third Streets in Grand Haven. The Springs soon attracted the attention of thousands of visitors, and claims were made for many wonderful cures. A two-story, 100' by 50' building was constructed to house the many visitors, and the grounds were laid out with shade trees and shrubs, and croquet, archery, and a bowling were offered to visitors. The Magnetic Mineral Springs remained in operation until 1892. -- Wallace K. Ewing, PhD. from A Chronological Directory of Industries, Businesses, and Other Organizations in Northwest Ottawa County, 1808-1975, Copyright 1999
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