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Woodside Park's Segregated Pool and Beach

Crystal Pool’s thinly veiled Whites-only membership policy and various subterfuges denied Blacks access to facilities that could accommodate 5,000 swimmers. Crystal Pool was integrated only after the City took control of its management in 1952.

1939
Attribution/Credit

Courtesy of Hagley Digital Archive, Dallin Aerial Survey collection, Hagley ID 70-200-11421