Here they are, finally, they have reopened, spa too soon! Yes, with a spa, by the way! The Municipal Baths of Strasbourg, one of the jewels of the Neustadt of Strossbori, welcome you again to swim or relax.
And this is even worth them a book, published by ID edition, a sort of photo catalog of this atypical place. Jean Klein and Giljean Klein, no it’s not a typo, spent more than 6 years doing research in Archives and libraries as well as producing a photographic report of several thousand photos… From From its start in October 1905 to its classification in the inventory of historical monuments in June 2018, this establishment will have lived through a very turbulent century … Because behind its facades with styles steeped in history, this century-old monument displays a modernity that has its roots in the evolutions and even the revolutions of its time. Their list is impressive: switch from coal to fuel then to gas, recourse to steam heating, reinforced concrete, electric motor; without forgetting the hygiene revolution, essential here, initiated by German know-how and based on the massive use of water (bi-weekly emptying of the basins) and chemistry (ozone, chlorine). Societal revolution also insofar as access to hygiene, care and physical activity is intended to be within everyone’s reach.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the private bathroom did not exist. We even caught stray dogs to wash them in municipal baths, to prevent the spread of fleas. Today, the place invites you to relax, with lots of novelties. Take a look in the retro of the Municipal Baths of Strasbourg with this beautiful book, a great gift idea, at 35 € at your favorite bookseller.
The book on the publisher’s site ID the edition.