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Title
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District Swimmers Race as Beach Opens
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Description
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The city office of public buildings and grounds, who operated the site, held a carnival to celebrate the opening of a formal bathing beach at the Tidal Basin. The beach included buildings for changing and a shelter. It was segregated, open only to white residents and visitors. African Americans in the city used other areas, without facilities, in the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers.
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Date
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08/25/1918
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Source
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The Washington Post
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Coverage
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1890-1919
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Theme
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everyday life
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ghost mall
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neighborhood
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work & play
