Byron Hot Springs is sometimes called the "Carlsbad of the West;" after the famed European health spas. The resort hosted the famous; the wealthy; the infirm; and the curious alike during the early 20th century. The 160-acre property; in eastern Contra Costa County near the San Joaquin River; featured three grand hotels designed by renowned San Francisco architect James Reid. Amidst this stylish backdrop were prominent guests in 19th-century finery; early Hollywood royalty; Prohibition entertainments; mineral water "cures" for various ailments; and secret interrogations of World War II POWs (when it was known as "Camp Tracy"). Aside from the hot springs themselves; the resort boasts one of the oldest golf courses in the western United States.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. GreatBy Kindle CustomerTook this to a retirement group and showed everyone. We all are very impressed.My grandfather ran the ferries that carried the railcars across the Bay which added to my enjoyment of this book.When I was in school the tracks were still on Lincoln Avenue even though the trains hadnt run for a very long time.Wouldnt it be great to have them again. Talk about saving gas.Thank you0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting.By Laurie WeigelGet stories and pictures. I remember stories of the street cars costing a nickel to go to the city. Interesting.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating book for Alameda residentsBy Ian KennedyFascinating book for Alameda residents. I took a walk and took photos of some of the places depicted in the book so you can see what they look like today. Heres the result.[...]
