Creator |
Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927 |
Title |
Good-Bye, Natatorium |
Date |
ca. 1922 |
Description |
Reproduction of a drawing depicting a multi-story urban building labeled "Est. 1858 Natatorium Physical Institute." Lower
floor has two raised entrances marked "Swimming School" and "Natatorium Hall." Four figures are in the foreground, exiting
the building and walking by on the sidewalk.
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Notes |
The Natatorium has been a feature upon South Broad street, at No. 219, from the year 1858. Thousands of sedate and elderly
citizens may recall that it was here, under the tutelage of the genial old Jansen, they had their first swim, and a multitude
will remember that it was in Payne's winter dancing classes they were drilled into pedal dexterity and grace. But now it is
all of the past. Mr. W. E. Adams, the present owner, who continued the swimming and dancing features after 1909 as well as
his confectionery store, is transforming the building into a hotel of modest proportions, which will doubtless win favor,
both by reason of its ideal location and the Adams way of doing things.
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Taylor Catalog Number: 126 |
Is part of |
Frank H. Taylor Collection |
Identifier |
Taylor - Case 11-8 [2717.F] |