19. The Old Pool and Pool House

In 1927 the first discussions were held to consider the building of a swimming pool.   The pool would measure 105 feet by 45 feet and took 3 days to fill with spring “belcher” water from a well dug closeby the pool.   The original pool had a concrete island with umbrella in the center of it.  It was later removed as a safety precaution for swimmers.  A gift of 150 slate, pool table slabs were used to for the smooth floor of the pool.   A Bathhouse was built at the deep end of the pool. 

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