Pool Grand Opening

July 12. 1957, Appleton Post-Crescent

Interesting facts about the pool.  I didn't realize it was, at least for its time, an Olympic sized facility.  And the part about the underwater windows to analyze diving techniques...I'd forgotten about that.  No wonder Menasha was so proud of its pool.  But as a snapshot in time, the do's and don'ts still reflect the old era- telling patrons to wait an hour before swimming after eating.  That old myth was shot down some time ago, but it was still prevalent in 1957.  And God help you if you females didn't wear your bathing caps.  Still, it was the perfect antidote to a boring summer day for all the kids.   

Special note:  Today marks the 2000th post in this blog.  Thanks for all your support over the 8+ years I've been doing this.