The Nile Swim Club of Yeadon

Posted by on Jul 25, 2023 in | Comments Off on The Nile Swim Club of Yeadon As the summer heat starts to buzz, many folks flock to their local swimming pool to cool off, relax, exercise and socialize. Many childhood memories are formed at the pool through swimming lessons, games and friendships. This opportunity, however, was not always available for African Americans. Segregated public pools of the past have had a lasting impact on the Black community. According to a...
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Paradise Found: Summers in Hershey, Pa.

Posted by on Nov 25, 2013 in | Comments Off on Paradise Found: Summers in Hershey, Pa. Some of my most precious childhood memories are of Hershey Park and, especially, the beautiful swimming pool complex that was adjacent to the Hershey Park Ballroom. We enjoyed them during the 1930s, the era of the big bands. We would swim in the afternoon and remain until the band began to play in the evening. We would dance on the grass to the music of Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, and Harry...
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