Perhaps it's due to the fact that my Atlantic Avenue home sits on the land once occupied by Woodlawn Park is the reason for my interest in any and all historic material dealing with that once popular entertainment venue. I will be posting photos of some of the marathon dancers who performed at Woodlawn, and also numerous photos and articles as they are uncovered. Stay tuned...
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
1926: WOODLAWN PARK OPENS FOR THE 1926 SEASON
Perhaps it's due to the fact that my Atlantic Avenue home sits on the land once occupied by Woodlawn Park is the reason for my interest in any and all historic material dealing with that once popular entertainment venue. I will be posting photos of some of the marathon dancers who performed at Woodlawn, and also numerous photos and articles as they are uncovered. Stay tuned...
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I remember be a member of Woodlawn Pool, which I think was on the same spot. It was owned and operated by a man named Walt...they had really great french fries...and the view was pretty good for a teenaged boy.
And I sure remember Woodlawn Pool, my very first job when I was about 15 was locker girl there. The Alexander brothers, both great swimmers, were lifeguards and taught me a lot about how to swim better and go off the high diving board. They were really nice guys and great looking too. Another benefit of working there was getting into the pool free.
TO THOSE WHO ARE NO LONGER LIVING IN THE AREA, WOODLAWN POOL IS NO MORE. THEY FILLED IT IN AND THERE ARE NOW 4 (?) HOMES ON THE SITE. DURING ITS TIME, IT WAS A VERY POPULAR SITE. IT BEGAN WAY BACK IN THE 1920'S AND WAS OPENED WITH THE UNWIELDY NAME OF "NOTATORIUM.
TOM GLOVER
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