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*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Smith Pool'''
*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://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2412497 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/Record/3187931 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)
*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3710037 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
*"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 19:25, 23 October 2025

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
  • "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 ?