Description:
Postcard with a color photo of the Bernarr Macfadden Healthatorium in Chicago. This facility was opened by Bernarr Macfadden after he left Battle Creek in 1909 where he operated the "Bernarr Macfadden Health Home" for two years, 1907-1909 in the former Phelps Medical and Surgical Sanatorium building on N. Washington Avenue.
Caption on front: The magnificent Chicago home of the Bernarr Macfadden Healthatorium and the Physical Culture Training School 42nd St. & Grand Boulevard.
Written on front: in care of address
Caption on back: OPEN ALL THE YEAR Diseases Cured without Drugs Physcultopathy, the new Healing Art. Massage, Turkish Baths, and all sorts of appliances for up-to-date Hydrotherapy treatments. 60 foot swimming pool. Expert manual Swedish operators, and separate departments in all cases for men and women. Shampoos, hair dressing and manicuring, Electrical appliances. Grand lecture hall 115'x65', gymnasium 91'x61'. Luxuriantly furnished, permitting basketball, volley ball, indoor tennis, handball, etc. Physical Culture entertainment, music, and lecture every Tuesday night at 8.15 o'clock by Bernarr Macfadden. Special classes for men, women, boys and girls.
Written on back: This is the place where I am working. I rather be in B.C. [illegible] write me. My address is on the other side.
Sent on: [illegible] 22, 1910
Sent to: Miss Mabel Taylor
Sent from: R. M. Ludlum