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Gregory Pool – past, present, and future

By Dr. Marvin Braun –
  • The Gregory Plunge was the first swimming pool and had seating for spectators.
    The Gregory Plunge was the first swimming pool and had seating for spectators.
  • The pool was originally constructed to harvest ice in the winter. The ice was stored in building to the left.
    The pool was originally constructed to harvest ice in the winter. The ice was stored in building to the left.
  • A crowded pool is shown in the bottom left corner, next to the ice house, during a July 4th baseball game in 1918 (not pictured).
    A crowded pool is shown in the bottom left corner, next to the ice house, during a July 4th baseball game in 1918 (not pictured).
  • This architect’s drawing shows the layout and location for the proposed new pool.
    This architect’s drawing shows the layout and location for the proposed new pool.

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