Community Swimming Pool, North Yarmouth, 1937

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Community Swimming Pool, North Yarmouth, 1937

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"Down at our Swimming Pool with Larry the dog swimming in the Pool. School Picnic, May 1937. Nellie Smith, Teacher." This unique recreation facility was built by the North Yarmouth Community Club. Members built up boards, hauled in sand for the pool's bottom, and dammed Toddy Brook. The pool was 5' deep with a sandy bottom. A changing room was also built.

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About This Item

  • Title: Community Swimming Pool, North Yarmouth, 1937
  • Creation Date: 1937
  • Subject Date: 1937
  • Location: North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 7.7 cm x 10 cm
  • Local Code: Collection 23
  • Collection: Collection 23
  • Object Type: Image

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North Yarmouth Historical Society
10 Village Square Road , North Yarmouth, ME 04097
(207) 772-1568

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