Swimming in the City

The 20th-century history of Baltimore’s public pools is a fascinating tale about hygiene, war, gender and race relations— and the timeless desire to beat the heat.
By Laura Wexler


Reader Comments

I agree, excellent article. However, it is quite scary to think that some of sad events that took place happened not so long ago.

Posted by Kim on 04/19/10 at 11:30 PM

This was a good article, that filled me with sadness, but facts are facts.  We’ve had some terrible times in this country. It probably wasnt the best thing to read right before going to Hampden Pool for the first time.  smile But it is what it is…  I hope my 2 children and I have a safe, tension-free time.

Posted by C on 08/16/09 at 11:49 AM

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