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Smith Pool was near the entrance of Winter Island Road, near the Salem Willows. | '''Smith Pool''' was near the entrance of Winter Island Road, near the Salem Willows. | ||
The pool was named after John C. B. Smith, a benefactor who contributed $20,000. | |||
Opened on July 15, 1934 and closed in 1942. | Opened on July 15, 1934 and closed in 1942. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Smith Pool''' | |||
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2412497?locg=63 Greetings from Salem] ed. Mary Martin, p. 98-99 | *[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2412497?locg=63 Greetings from Salem] ed. Mary Martin, p. 98-99 | ||
*[http://salem.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/3187931?locg=63 The Polish Community of Salem] F. Wilczenski and Murphy, p. 23 (photo) | *[http://salem.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/3187931?locg=63 The Polish Community of Salem] F. Wilczenski and Murphy, p. 23 (photo) | ||
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/3710037?locg=63 Salem Memories: the early years: a pictorial history] Salem News, 2015 (photo pg. 132, 138) | |||
*"J.C.B. Smith Memorial pool to be formally dedicated tomorrow" ''Salem Evening News'', July 14, 1934, p. 1 | |||
*"Vast throng witnesses formal dedication of the J.C. B. Smith Memorial Pool at the Willows'', Salem Evening News, July 16, 1934, p ? | *"Vast throng witnesses formal dedication of the J.C. B. Smith Memorial Pool at the Willows'', Salem Evening News, July 16, 1934, p ? | ||
Latest revision as of 11:58, 9 February 2021
Smith Pool was near the entrance of Winter Island Road, near the Salem Willows.
The pool was named after John C. B. Smith, a benefactor who contributed $20,000.
Opened on July 15, 1934 and closed in 1942.
It was closed for the duration of World War II and never re-opened.
See Also
- Vertical File in Salem Collection - Smith Pool
- Greetings from Salem ed. Mary Martin, p. 98-99
- The Polish Community of Salem F. Wilczenski and Murphy, p. 23 (photo)
- Salem Memories: the early years: a pictorial history Salem News, 2015 (photo pg. 132, 138)
- "J.C.B. Smith Memorial pool to be formally dedicated tomorrow" Salem Evening News, July 14, 1934, p. 1
- "Vast throng witnesses formal dedication of the J.C. B. Smith Memorial Pool at the Willows, Salem Evening News, July 16, 1934, p ?
