Fowler Swimming Pool and Bathhouse

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Fowler Swimming Pool and Bathhouse
Fowler, Kansas city pool 4.JPG
Central diving area, photographed during off-season
Fowler Swimming Pool and Bathhouse is located in Kansas
Fowler Swimming Pool and Bathhouse
Location308 E. 6th, Fowler, Kansas
Coordinates37°23′00″N 100°11′31″W / 37.383272°N 100.191906°W / 37.383272; -100.191906Coordinates: 37°23′00″N 100°11′31″W / 37.383272°N 100.191906°W / 37.383272; -100.191906
Built1936
Built by
Architectural styleModerne
MPSNew Deal-Era Resources of Kansas MPS
NRHP reference No.09000030[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 17, 2009

The Fowler Swimming Pool and Bathhouse, located at 308 E. 6th in Fowler, Kansas, was built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal work program. It includes an oval pool and a bathhouse designed in Moderne style architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The listing included the pool and bathhouse as contributing elements and a restroom building as a non-contributing building.[1][2]

It was deemed significant as an example of a New Deal-era program providing social and recreational resources. It was one of 40 swimming pools facilities in Kansas that was built or improved by the Works Progress Administration.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Christy Davis (August 10, 2008). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Fowler Swimming Pool and Bathhouse" (PDF). National Park Service.


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