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'Tredyffrin Water' Was Known For Medicinal Qualities, Historical Society Says
Did you know there was such a thing as "Tredyffrin water," bottled and sold for its supposed medicinal qualities?
TREDYFFRIN, PA — Did you know there was such a thing as "Tredyffrin water," bottled and sold for its supposed medicinal qualities?
Now, thanks to the Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society, you do.
In a Facebook post Tuesday the historical society displayed the nugget from their archives, describing the water in the late 1800's as a "good refreshing drink known for its medicinal qualities that will help make you comfortable in hot weather."
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Apparently, the water fizzed naturally because of chemical lime in the quarries from which it was taken.
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Image courtesy Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society.
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