Students create museum exhibit
Piechocki, Ashley
Issue date: 12/9/09 Section: Features
An exhibit developed by UDM students and featuring the city of Mt. Clemens has opened at the Detroit Historical Museum and will continue until January.
The exhibit focuses on the mineral bath era that occurred in the city after rich mineral waters were discovered there in the 1800s.
The discovery spawned a major industry and prompted the building of spas and hotels that drew thousands of visitors who came from throughout the world because they believed the waters could heal.
"Bath City USA" showcases Mt. Clemens' status as a major health destination, which attracted such celebrities as baseball icon Babe Ruth, actor Clark Gable, boxer Jack Dempsey and actress Mae West.
Students of the University of Detroit Mercy formulated the idea for the exhibit.
During the past winter and summer semesters, students enrolled in a history department museum studies course worked on the project. They created the exhibit under the direction of instructor Kim Parr.
Many elaborate photographs can be found inside the exhibit featuring old bathhouses and hotels, the natural springs, entertainment and famous visitors.
A chemical analysis comparing Mt. Clemens' water to other water is also available.
The Detroit Historical Museum is located along Woodward in the cultural center near the art institute and city library.
The exhibit focuses on the mineral bath era that occurred in the city after rich mineral waters were discovered there in the 1800s.
The discovery spawned a major industry and prompted the building of spas and hotels that drew thousands of visitors who came from throughout the world because they believed the waters could heal.
"Bath City USA" showcases Mt. Clemens' status as a major health destination, which attracted such celebrities as baseball icon Babe Ruth, actor Clark Gable, boxer Jack Dempsey and actress Mae West.
Students of the University of Detroit Mercy formulated the idea for the exhibit.
During the past winter and summer semesters, students enrolled in a history department museum studies course worked on the project. They created the exhibit under the direction of instructor Kim Parr.
Many elaborate photographs can be found inside the exhibit featuring old bathhouses and hotels, the natural springs, entertainment and famous visitors.
A chemical analysis comparing Mt. Clemens' water to other water is also available.
The Detroit Historical Museum is located along Woodward in the cultural center near the art institute and city library.
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