White Bathing Beach Will Be Dismantled

Title

White Bathing Beach Will Be Dismantled

Description

In February 1925, the Senate voted to defund and demolish the white and black bathing beaches at the Tidal Basin. Black residents were critical of the unequal funding and facilities at their beach when compared with the white one. In addition, physicians were concerned that the water in the basin was increasingly polluted and not safe for swimming.

Date

06/23/1925

Source

The Washington Post

Coverage

1920-1949

Theme

civil rights

environment

neighborhood

work & play