Glen Echo in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

c. 1931

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, October 27, 2007

1. 1931 Marker

Inscription. In the midst of the Great Depression, the Crystal Pool provided a haven. It was big enough for 3,000 swimmers and featured a sand beach. The Art Deco style of the pool became Glen Echo’s new look.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 38° 57.958′ N, 77° 8.368′ W. Marker is in Glen Echo, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Macarthur Boulevard, ¼ mile Goldsboro Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glen Echo MD 20812, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 12 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Changing Face of Glen Echo (within shouting distance of this marker); Glen Echo Park’s Crystal Pool (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roller Coasters of Glen Echo Amusement Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 1921 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 1921 (within shouting distance of this marker); Glen Echo Civil Rights Protest (within shouting distance of this marker); Glen Echo Park

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(within shouting distance of this marker); c. 1926 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glen Echo From Past to Present (about 300 feet away); The Glen Echo Park Yurts (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Glen Echo Park (about 300 feet away); The Hall of Philosophy (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Echo.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Additional keywords. amusement parks

Swingset on the Grounds of the Crystal Pool image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, October 27, 2007

2. Swingset on the Grounds of the Crystal Pool

Picnic Tables on the Grounds of the Crystal Pool image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, October 27, 2007

3. Picnic Tables on the Grounds of the Crystal Pool

Picnic Tables image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, October 27, 2007

4. Picnic Tables

The Dentzel Carousel can be seen in the background.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, October 27, 2007

5. Picnic Tables

The Spanish Ballroom can be seen in the background.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, October 27, 2007

6. Picnic Tables on the Grounds of the Crystal Pool

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,480 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 30, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.