SWIMMING POOL - Revision history

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	In 1922 the next site proposed for a municipal pool was the southern portion of [[RAFFERTY SLOUGH]]. Another suggestion was a piece of land near Grandview Park. Also suggested the same year was [[COMISKEY PARK]], a piece and [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. (2)		In 1922 the next site proposed for a municipal pool was the southern portion of [[RAFFERTY SLOUGH]]. Another suggestion was a piece of land near Grandview Park. Also suggested the same year was [[COMISKEY PARK]], a piece and [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. (2)

			[[Image:SP-6.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Swimming pool in 1938]]

	[[Image:POOL1.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Opened near Eagle Point in 1937, the municipal pool was immediately popular.]]The city's proposal for the construction of a municipal pool at Rafferty Slough was submitted to the Public Works Administration in 1936. The estimated cost of the project was $60,000. (3) The decision to construct the pool near Eagle Point was made the same year. (4)		[[Image:POOL1.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Opened near Eagle Point in 1937, the municipal pool was immediately popular.]]The city's proposal for the construction of a municipal pool at Rafferty Slough was submitted to the Public Works Administration in 1936. The estimated cost of the project was $60,000. (3) The decision to construct the pool near Eagle Point was made the same year. (4)

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	In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque's two outdoor pools. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant was also to develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (7)		In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque's two outdoor pools. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant was also to develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (7)

	In 2019 there were 72,329 daily admissions at the two municipal pools. More than 50,000 people were registered at Flora ~~and nearly 22,--- at Nicholas J. Sutton~~. The total was a decrease of 7% from 2018. (8)		In 2019 there were 72,329 daily admissions at the two municipal pools. More than 50,000 people were registered at Flora. The total was a decrease of 7% from 2018. (8) Following closings during the [[PANDEMIC]], only Flora Pool was opened for swimming during the summer of 2022. Free public transit was provided by the city to the pool seven days per week from 8:15 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. The shuttle featured multiple stops. (9)

	See: [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]]		See: [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]]
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	8. "2019: By the Numbers," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 29, 2019, p. 1A		8. "2019: By the Numbers," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 29, 2019, p. 1A

			9. "News in Brief," Flora Pool Opens Today, Free Shuttle Service Debuts," Telegraph Herald, June 3, 2022, p. 2A

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	[[Image:POOL1.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Opened near Eagle Point in 1937, the municipal pool was immediately popular.]]The city's proposal for the construction of a municipal pool at Rafferty Slough was submitted to the Public Works Administration in 1936. The estimated cost of the project was $60,000. (3) The decision to construct the pool near Eagle Point was made the same year. (4)		[[Image:POOL1.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Opened near Eagle Point in 1937, the municipal pool was immediately popular.]]The city's proposal for the construction of a municipal pool at Rafferty Slough was submitted to the Public Works Administration in 1936. The estimated cost of the project was $60,000. (3) The decision to construct the pool near Eagle Point was made the same year. (4)

	~~In 1990~~ the ~~Nicholas J~~. ~~Sutton Municipal Pool was constructed in~~ the ~~same area as~~ the ~~[[HAWTHORNE STREET POOL]] which~~ was ~~built in 1936 as~~ a ~~project~~ of the ~~WPA during~~ the ~~[[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The [[FLORA PARK]]~~ pool ~~was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990~~. (5)		The dedication ceremony for the new pool culminated an investment of $17,000 by the city with the rest coming from WPA federal money. In addition to seeral speakers, visitors saw an exhibition of diving, a group of "mermaids" demonstrating unique swimming strokes such as the "Ohio River," "Garbo," "hitch-hikers dream," and the Tasmanian crawl. There was a mixed medley competition of swimmers doing traditional strokes and a speed race. In this competition the winner was the first to race across the pool, eat a cracker, drink a glass of water, and swim back. (5)

	In ~~August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire~~ the ~~services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque's two outdoor pools~~. ~~Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It~~ was ~~expected that over~~ the ~~succeeding five years~~ the ~~pools were require $300,000~~ in ~~work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant was also to develop~~ a ~~comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding~~ the ~~pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with~~ the [[~~DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT~~]] ~~were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax~~. ~~Money that might have been available had largely been used for building~~ renovations ~~at the two high schools~~. (6)		In 1990 the Nicholas J. Sutton Municipal Pool was constructed in the same area as the [[HAWTHORNE STREET POOL]] which was built in 1936 as a project of the WPA during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The [[FLORA PARK]] pool was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990. (6)

	In 2019 there were 72,329 daily admissions at the two municipal pools. More than 50,000 people were registered at Flora and nearly 22,--- at Nicholas J. Sutton. The total was a decrease of 7% from 2018. (7)		In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque's two outdoor pools. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant was also to develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (7)

			In 2019 there were 72,329 daily admissions at the two municipal pools. More than 50,000 people were registered at Flora and nearly 22,--- at Nicholas J. Sutton. The total was a decrease of 7% from 2018. (8)

	See: [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]]		See: [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]]
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	4. "Swim Pool Will Soon Be Reality," ''Telegraph Herald,'' April 26, 1936, p. 15		4. "Swim Pool Will Soon Be Reality," ''Telegraph Herald,'' April 26, 1936, p. 15

	5. Barton, Thomas J. "City Diving Into Pool Maintenance," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, 2016, p. 1A		5. "Full Program to be Offered," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 25, 1937, p. 14

			6. Barton, Thomas J. "City Diving Into Pool Maintenance," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, 2016, p. 1A

	6. Ibid., 2A		7. Ibid., 2A

	7. "2019: By the Numbers," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 29, 2019, p. 1A		8. "2019: By the Numbers," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 29, 2019, p. 1A

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Randylyon at 16:58, 28 November 2020

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	In 1922 the next site proposed for a municipal pool was the southern portion of [[RAFFERTY SLOUGH]]. Another suggestion was a piece of land near Grandview Park. Also suggested the same year was [[COMISKEY PARK]], a piece and [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. (2)		In 1922 the next site proposed for a municipal pool was the southern portion of [[RAFFERTY SLOUGH]]. Another suggestion was a piece of land near Grandview Park. Also suggested the same year was [[COMISKEY PARK]], a piece and [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. (2)

	The city's proposal for the construction of a municipal pool at Rafferty Slough was submitted to the Public Works Administration in 1936. The estimated cost of the project was $60,000. (3) The decision to construct the pool near Eagle Point was made the same year. (4)		[[Image:POOL1.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Opened near Eagle Point in 1937, the municipal pool was immediately popular.]]The city's proposal for the construction of a municipal pool at Rafferty Slough was submitted to the Public Works Administration in 1936. The estimated cost of the project was $60,000. (3) The decision to construct the pool near Eagle Point was made the same year. (4)

	In 1990 the Nicholas J. Sutton Municipal Pool was constructed in the same area as the [[HAWTHORNE STREET POOL]] which was built in 1936 as a project of the WPA during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The [[FLORA PARK]] pool was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990. (5)		In 1990 the Nicholas J. Sutton Municipal Pool was constructed in the same area as the [[HAWTHORNE STREET POOL]] which was built in 1936 as a project of the WPA during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The [[FLORA PARK]] pool was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990. (5)

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	In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque's two outdoor pools. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant was also to develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (6)		In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque's two outdoor pools. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant was also to develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (6)

			In 2019 there were 72,329 daily admissions at the two municipal pools. More than 50,000 people were registered at Flora and nearly 22,--- at Nicholas J. Sutton. The total was a decrease of 7% from 2018. (7)

	See: [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]]		See: [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]]
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	6. Ibid., 2A		6. Ibid., 2A

			7. "2019: By the Numbers," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 29, 2019, p. 1A

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	In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque's two outdoor pools. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant was also to develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (6)		In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque's two outdoor pools. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant was also to develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (6)

			See: [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]]

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	[[Image:spool.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]SWIMMING POOL. In 1915 the city's Bathing Beach Commission ~~abandoned~~ the idea of maintaining a bath beach on any part of the river front. In a proposition to the mayor and city council dated February 15, 1915 the commission declared that the [[EAGLE POINT BEACH]] had been ~~abandoned~~ because of changes in the channel. A beach below the [[HIGH BRIDGE]] had proven unsatisfactory because of natural conditions. Because of rising water, money spent improving any area could be wasted~~. Because of the potential danger, the river beach had not been opened in 1914~~. In reviewing how other cities handled the issue, the commission found that most had constructed artificial pools. (1)		[[Image:spool.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]SWIMMING POOL. In 1915 the city's Bathing Beach Commission rejected the idea of maintaining a bath beach on any part of the river front. In a proposition to the mayor and city council dated February 15, 1915, the commission declared that the [[EAGLE POINT BEACH]] had been closed in 1914 because of changes in the channel. A beach below the [[EAGLE POINT HIGH BRIDGE]] had proven unsatisfactory because of natural conditions. Because of rising water, money spent improving any area could be wasted. In reviewing how other cities handled the issue, the commission found that most had constructed artificial pools. (1) While river swimming continued for many years, Dubuque took note of the commission findings and moved ahead.

	Dubuque's first municipally operated swimming pool, built in 1915 along the eastern side of Elm Street between 14th and 15th [[STREETS]], was never officially opened.		Dubuque's first municipally operated swimming pool, built in 1915 along the eastern side of Elm Street between 14th and 15th [[STREETS]], was never officially opened.
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	[[Image:swimming.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Municipal beaches south of Eagle Point. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Dubuque residents cooled themselves for the next fifteen years by swimming in the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] at city maintained beaches south of [[EAGLE POINT]].		[[Image:swimming.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Municipal beaches south of Eagle Point. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Dubuque residents cooled themselves for the next fifteen years by swimming in the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] at city maintained beaches south of [[EAGLE POINT]].

	In 1922 the ~~first~~ site proposed for a municipal pool was the southern portion of [[RAFFERTY SLOUGH]]. Another suggestion was a piece of land near Grandview Park. Also suggested the same year was [[COMISKEY PARK]], a piece ~~of land near Grandview Park, the northern portion of Rafferty Slough,~~ and ~~Eagle Point Park~~. (2)		In 1922 the next site proposed for a municipal pool was the southern portion of [[RAFFERTY SLOUGH]]. Another suggestion was a piece of land near Grandview Park. Also suggested the same year was [[COMISKEY PARK]], a piece and [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. (2)

	The city's proposal for the construction of a municipal pool at Rafferty Slough was submitted to the Public Works Administration in 1936. The estimated cost of the project was $60,000. (3) The decision of the ~~site,~~ Eagle Point, was made ~~in 1936~~. (4)		The city's proposal for the construction of a municipal pool at Rafferty Slough was submitted to the Public Works Administration in 1936. The estimated cost of the project was $60,000. (3) The decision to construct the pool near Eagle Point was made the same year. (4)

	In 1990 the Nicholas J. Sutton Municipal Pool was constructed in the same area as the [[HAWTHORNE STREET POOL]] which was built in 1936 as a project of the WPA during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The [[FLORA PARK]] pool was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990. (5)		In 1990 the Nicholas J. Sutton Municipal Pool was constructed in the same area as the [[HAWTHORNE STREET POOL]] which was built in 1936 as a project of the WPA during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The [[FLORA PARK]] pool was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990. (5)

	In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque two outdoor pools~~. Earlier in the year, council members had budgeted $30,000 to pay for the assessment~~. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant ~~would~~ also develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (6)		In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque's two outdoor pools. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant was also to develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (6)

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	[[Image:spool.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]SWIMMING POOL. Dubuque's first municipally operated swimming pool, built in 1915 along the eastern side of Elm Street between 14th and 15th [[STREETS]], was never officially opened.		[[Image:spool.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]SWIMMING POOL. In 1915 the city's Bathing Beach Commission abandoned the idea of maintaining a bath beach on any part of the river front. In a proposition to the mayor and city council dated February 15, 1915 the commission declared that the [[EAGLE POINT BEACH]] had been abandoned because of changes in the channel. A beach below the [[HIGH BRIDGE]] had proven unsatisfactory because of natural conditions. Because of rising water, money spent improving any area could be wasted. Because of the potential danger, the river beach had not been opened in 1914. In reviewing how other cities handled the issue, the commission found that most had constructed artificial pools. (1)

			Dubuque's first municipally operated swimming pool, built in 1915 along the eastern side of Elm Street between 14th and 15th [[STREETS]], was never officially opened.

	Although filled, no city agency wanted to be responsible for the cost of the water. In 1917 when city officials expressed a desire to construct dressing rooms, citizens rejected the $9,500 bond issue by a vote of 3,200 to 2,340.		Although filled, no city agency wanted to be responsible for the cost of the water. In 1917 when city officials expressed a desire to construct dressing rooms, citizens rejected the $9,500 bond issue by a vote of 3,200 to 2,340.
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	[[Image:swimming.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Municipal beaches south of Eagle Point. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Dubuque residents cooled themselves for the next fifteen years by swimming in the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] at city maintained beaches south of [[EAGLE POINT]].		[[Image:swimming.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Municipal beaches south of Eagle Point. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Dubuque residents cooled themselves for the next fifteen years by swimming in the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] at city maintained beaches south of [[EAGLE POINT]].

	In 1922 the first site proposed for a municipal pool was the southern portion of [[RAFFERTY SLOUGH]]. Another suggestion was a piece of land near Grandview Park. Also suggested the same year was [[COMISKEY PARK]], a piece of land near Grandview Park, the northern portion of Rafferty Slough, and Eagle Point Park. (1)		In 1922 the first site proposed for a municipal pool was the southern portion of [[RAFFERTY SLOUGH]]. Another suggestion was a piece of land near Grandview Park. Also suggested the same year was [[COMISKEY PARK]], a piece of land near Grandview Park, the northern portion of Rafferty Slough, and Eagle Point Park. (2)

	The city's proposal for the construction of a municipal pool at Rafferty Slough was submitted to the Public Works Administration in 1936. The estimated cost of the project was $60,000. (2) The decision of the site, Eagle Point, was made in 1936. (3)		The city's proposal for the construction of a municipal pool at Rafferty Slough was submitted to the Public Works Administration in 1936. The estimated cost of the project was $60,000. (3) The decision of the site, Eagle Point, was made in 1936. (4)

	In 1990 the Nicholas J. Sutton Municipal Pool was constructed in the same area as the [[HAWTHORNE STREET POOL]] which was built in 1936 as a project of the WPA during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The [[FLORA PARK]] pool was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990. (4)		In 1990 the Nicholas J. Sutton Municipal Pool was constructed in the same area as the [[HAWTHORNE STREET POOL]] which was built in 1936 as a project of the WPA during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The [[FLORA PARK]] pool was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990. (5)

	In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque two outdoor pools. Earlier in the year, council members had budgeted $30,000 to pay for the assessment. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant would also develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (5)		In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque two outdoor pools. Earlier in the year, council members had budgeted $30,000 to pay for the assessment. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant would also develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (6)

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	1. "Council Will Be Asked to Speed Pool Construction," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 12, 1936, p. 2		1. "No Bathing Beach on River Front," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', February 17, 1915, p. 12

			2. "Council Will Be Asked to Speed Pool Construction," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 12, 1936, p. 2

	2. "City Swim Pool Plan Submitted to WPA Chief," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 13, 1934, p. 1		3. "City Swim Pool Plan Submitted to WPA Chief," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 13, 1934, p. 1

	3. "Swim Pool Will Soon Be Reality," ''Telegraph Herald,'' April 26, 1936, p. 15		4. "Swim Pool Will Soon Be Reality," ''Telegraph Herald,'' April 26, 1936, p. 15

	4. Barton, Thomas J. "City Diving Into Pool Maintenance," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, 2016, p. 1A		5. Barton, Thomas J. "City Diving Into Pool Maintenance," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, 2016, p. 1A

	5. Ibid., 2A		6. Ibid., 2A

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	Six years after its construction, the pool was filled with dirt and the site was made a salvage yard. In 1922 the city garage was erected on the site after the croquet and tennis courts at the south end of the block-long area were removed.		Six years after its construction, the pool was filled with dirt and the site was made a salvage yard. In 1922 the city garage was erected on the site after the croquet and tennis courts at the south end of the block-long area were removed.

	[[Image:swimming.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Municipal beaches south of Eagle Point. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Dubuque residents cooled themselves for the next fifteen years by swimming in the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] at city maintained beaches south of [[EAGLE POINT]].		[[Image:swimming.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Municipal beaches south of Eagle Point. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Dubuque residents cooled themselves for the next fifteen years by swimming in the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] at city maintained beaches south of [[EAGLE POINT]].

	In ~~1990~~ the ~~Nicholas J. Sutton Municipal Pool~~ was ~~constructed in the same area as~~ the [[~~HAWTHORNE STREET POOL~~]] ~~which~~ was ~~built in 1936 as~~ a ~~project~~ of the ~~WPA during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The~~ [[~~FLORA~~ PARK]] ~~pool was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990~~. (1)		In 1922 the first site proposed for a municipal pool was the southern portion of [[RAFFERTY SLOUGH]]. Another suggestion was a piece of land near Grandview Park. Also suggested the same year was [[COMISKEY PARK]], a piece of land near Grandview Park, the northern portion of Rafferty Slough, and Eagle Point Park. (1)

	In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque two outdoor pools. Earlier in the year, council members had budgeted $30,000 to pay for the assessment. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant would also develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (2)		The city's proposal for the construction of a municipal pool at Rafferty Slough was submitted to the Public Works Administration in 1936. The estimated cost of the project was $60,000. (2) The decision of the site, Eagle Point, was made in 1936. (3)

			In 1990 the Nicholas J. Sutton Municipal Pool was constructed in the same area as the [[HAWTHORNE STREET POOL]] which was built in 1936 as a project of the WPA during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The [[FLORA PARK]] pool was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990. (4)

			In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque two outdoor pools. Earlier in the year, council members had budgeted $30,000 to pay for the assessment. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant would also develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (5)

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	1. Barton, Thomas J. "City Diving Into Pool Maintenance," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, 2016, p. 1A		1. "Council Will Be Asked to Speed Pool Construction," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 12, 1936, p. 2

			2. "City Swim Pool Plan Submitted to WPA Chief," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 13, 1934, p. 1

			3. "Swim Pool Will Soon Be Reality," ''Telegraph Herald,'' April 26, 1936, p. 15

			4. Barton, Thomas J. "City Diving Into Pool Maintenance," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, 2016, p. 1A

	2. Ibid., 2A		5. Ibid., 2A

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	Six years after its construction, the pool was filled with dirt and the site was made a salvage yard. In 1922 the city garage was erected on the site after the croquet and tennis courts at the south end of the block-long area were removed.		Six years after its construction, the pool was filled with dirt and the site was made a salvage yard. In 1922 the city garage was erected on the site after the croquet and tennis courts at the south end of the block-long area were removed.

	[[Image:swimming.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Municipal beaches south of Eagle Point. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Dubuque residents cooled themselves for the next fifteen years by swimming in the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] at city maintained beaches south of [[EAGLE POINT]]. In 1990 the Nicholas J. Sutton Municipal Pool was constructed in the same area as the [[HAWTHORNE STREET POOL]] which was built in 1936 as a project of the WPA during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The [[FLORA PARK]] pool was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990. (1)		[[Image:swimming.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Municipal beaches south of Eagle Point. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Dubuque residents cooled themselves for the next fifteen years by swimming in the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] at city maintained beaches south of [[EAGLE POINT]].

			In 1990 the Nicholas J. Sutton Municipal Pool was constructed in the same area as the [[HAWTHORNE STREET POOL]] which was built in 1936 as a project of the WPA during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. The [[FLORA PARK]] pool was constructed in 1955 with renovations begun in 1990. (1)

	In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque two outdoor pools. Earlier in the year, council members had budgeted $30,000 to pay for the assessment. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant would also develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (2)		In August 2016 it was announced that city officials were planning to hire the services of a consultant to determine the future of Dubuque two outdoor pools. Earlier in the year, council members had budgeted $30,000 to pay for the assessment. Both pools were losing water and showed signs of wear. It was expected that over the succeeding five years the pools were require $300,000 in work on known maintenance issues including new heaters and UV system replacement. The consultant would also develop a comprehensive master plan for potential long-term renovations and possible rebuilding the pools. Further consideration of a proposed joint aquatics center with the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] were awaiting a potential extension of the statewide penny sales tax. Money that might have been available had largely been used for building renovations at the two high schools. (2)