San Angelo in Tom Green County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Municipal Swimming Pool

Photographed by Gregory Walker, August 14, 2010

1. Municipal Swimming Pool Marker

Inscription. In September 1936 a devastating flood swept down the South Concho River, inundating much of the city of San Angelo. Among the many properties lost or severely damaged were the city's parks and its public swimming pool. Plans were made to rebuild the parks and construct a new municipal swimming pool, but a bond election held in 1937 to finance the project was defeated by the voters. Once it was determined that the federal government would assist with Works Progress Administration funds and labor for the project, a new bond election was held and passed by sixty-six votes. Work on the project began in March 1938 and was completed in October. Opening ceremonies were held on April 29, 1939. During its first two days of operation, the pool hosted 795 swimmers. Designed by John G. Becker, the Pueblo revival complex features a two-story hexagonal stone structure flanked by one-story wings. Exposed vigas are symmetrically placed on the upper portion of the wings. The complex reflects the 1930's construction and planning activity of the Federal Works Progress Administration. RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK - 1989.

Erected 1989

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by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3536.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1938.

Location. 31° 27.387′ N, 100° 26.021′ W. Marker is in San Angelo, Texas, in Tom Green County. It is on E. Avenue A, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 E Avenue A, San Angelo TX 76903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Texas.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Allen-Hartgrove House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orient-Santa Fe Freight Depot (about 600 feet away); Tom Green County Organizers (about 700 feet away);

Municipal Swimming Pool image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gregory Walker, August 14, 2010

2. Municipal Swimming Pool

Early Public Transportation in San Angelo (about 800 feet away); Orient-Santa Fe Passenger Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Concho (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Tenth Cavalry (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Schwartz & Raas and San Angelo National Bank Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Angelo.

Additional Markers at Municipal Swimming Pool image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gregory Walker, August 14, 2010

3. Additional Markers at Municipal Swimming Pool

Municipal Swimming Pool House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 9, 2014

4. Municipal Swimming Pool House and Marker

Municipal Swimming Pool House Stonework image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 9, 2014

5. Municipal Swimming Pool House Stonework

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,188 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on February 20, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.