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.
Municipal Swimming Pool. . 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.
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 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3536.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work
Location. 31° 27.387′ N, 100° 26.021′ W. Marker is in San Angelo, Texas, in Tom Green County. Marker 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.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 9, 2014
4. Municipal Swimming Pool House and Marker
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 862 times since then and 19 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 Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
