Martha's Vineyard in Oak Bluffs in Dukes County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Historic Clay & Brick Bathhouse
Photographed by Chris Connors
1. Historic Clay & Brick Bathhouse Marker
Originally built in 1931, this bathhouse was designed in the late Victorian era Craftsman style to compliment the original brick Steamship Authority ferry terminal. The building was made of the best materials and most modern plumbing available at the time. It survived the great hurricane of 1938.
Today (2011) it has undergone rehabilitation using reminiscent historic materials and updated interior utilities. The building and surrounding welcome area has been made accessible to all and is intended to be utilized as an inviting place of respite for visitors and locals alike.
This has been a cooperative effort of the Oak Bluffs Parks Commission, Historic Commission, Board of Health, and Board of Selectman. Funding has been provided through the Community Preservation Act, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation Services, and the Land Water Conservation Fund of the National Park Service.
Many thanks to: Mashekmaclean Architects and Barbato Construction Company
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 41° 27.489′ N, 70° 33.376′ W. Marker is in
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Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ Marthas Vineyard. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Flying Horses Carousel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Soldiers' Memorial Fountain (about 400 feet away); The Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Tabernacle (approx. Ό mile away); Cottagers' Corner (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lawton Cottage (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wesleyan Grove (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Bishop Gilbert Haven Cottage (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Powell House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Bluffs.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Soldiers' Memorial Fountain (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Additional keywords. Martha's Vineyard
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
2. Historic Clay & Brick Bathhouse Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
3. Historic Clay & Brick Bathhouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2015, by Chris Connors of Tisbury, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 5, 2015, by Chris Connors of Tisbury, Massachusetts. 2. submitted on June 27, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
