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The Neutral Water Health Resort Sanitarium, also known as Dr. Smith's Sanitarium Site, is a
historic site A historic site or heritage site is an official location where pieces of political, military, cultural, or social history have been preserved due to their cultural heritage value. Historic sites are usually protected by law, and many have been re ...
located at the junction of Claudius Street and London Avenue in
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in
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on March 20, 1991 for its significance in archaeology and health/medicine. It includes one
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, one contributing site, and three contributing structures. With The last remaining building is now known as the Roundhouse Museum, operated by the Egg Harbor City Historical Society.


History and description

In 1905, Dr. Charles Smith built the Neutral Water Health Resort to treat patients with muscle problems. Patients would soak and walk in the serpentine canal to get the benefits of cedar water. The complex had several buildings, including a large sanitarium, sun house, several bath houses, and windmill. The polygonal sun house is the only remaining building. It has 12 sides on the first story, and 8 sides on the second. Dr. Smith operated the facility until 1921. The main sanitarium building was destroyed by fire . In 2005, a park dedicated to
Peace Pilgrim Peace Pilgrim (July 18, 1908 – July 7, 1981), born Mildred Lisette Norman, was an American spiritual teacher, Mysticism, mystic, pacifism, pacifist, vegetarian activist and peace activist. In 1952, she became the first woman to walk the entir ...
was established here, including the serpentine canal.


See also

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Peace Pilgrim Peace Pilgrim (July 18, 1908 – July 7, 1981), born Mildred Lisette Norman, was an American spiritual teacher, Mysticism, mystic, pacifism, pacifist, vegetarian activist and peace activist. In 1952, she became the first woman to walk the entir ...


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* {{NRHP in Atlantic County, New Jersey Egg Harbor City, New Jersey Buildings and structures in Atlantic County, New Jersey National Register of Historic Places in Atlantic County, New Jersey Museums in Atlantic County, New Jersey New Jersey Register of Historic Places