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Summer Afternoon At Martindale Beach In Kensington Park , June 1954

Summer Afternoon At Martindale Beach In Kensington Park , June 1954 image
Year:
1954
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 25, 1954
Caption:
KENSINGTON PARK: One of the many parks operated by the Huron Metropolitan Authority in southeastern Michigan is Kensington on US-16, northeast of Ann Arbor. It has several well-guarded beaches, extensive picnic and recreational facilities. One of the beaches, Martindale, is shown above. Taxpayers of this area help support the program.

Island Lake State Park, June 1954

Island Lake State Park, June 1954 image
Year:
1954
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 25, 1954
Caption:
ISLAND LAKE: In Island Lake State Park, just east of the intersection of US-23 and US-16 north of Ann Arbor, is a state-operated bathing beach.

Swimmers Enjoy Susterka Lake, June 1954

Swimmers Enjoy Susterka Lake, June 1954 image
Year:
1954
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 25, 1954
Caption:
SUSTERKA LAKE: For the Ypsilanti area Susterka Lake provides swimming accommodations. The pool is operated as a commercial venture, has a high dive as well as other attractions. It is near Rawsonville, south of the Expressway.

Young Swimmers Relax Outside The Dilapidated Bathhouse At Ann Arbor Municipal Beach, June 1940 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Young Swimmers Relax Outside The Dilapidated Bathhouse At Ann Arbor Municipal Beach, June 1940 image
Year:
1940
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 13, 1940
Caption:
RICKETY BATHHOUSE IS POPULAR: Although it gives the appearance of threatening to collapse in the face of a stiff wind, the "leaning" bathhouse at the municipal beach still accommodates hundreds of swimmers each day during the hot summer months.

Empty Huron River from Municipal Beach Looking Toward Main Street, September 1936 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Empty Huron River from Municipal Beach Looking Toward Main Street, September 1936 image
Year:
1936
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 23, 1936
Caption:
OLD MAN RIVER HAS QUIT ROLLING: This desolate scene shows how the usually popular municipal bathing beach on the Huron River appears when the river bed is exposed. The Detroit Edison Co. emptied the water to permit repairs on the Argo dam, and the city is taking advantage of the occasion by spending $1,000 to improve the beach. The view here is taken from the east side of the river.

Jo Jo The Clown Entertains At The Chippewa Hills Swimming Club Water Circus, July 1962 Photographer: Duane Scheel

Jo Jo The Clown Entertains At The Chippewa Hills Swimming Club Water Circus, July 1962 image
Year:
1962
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 30, 1962
Caption:
CLOWNING AROUND: "Jo-Jo" the clown is about to fall off the diving board of the Chippewa Hills Swimming and Tennis Club as he clowns for these young swimmers at the club's "circus" held Saturday at the pool. Left to right, the clown is Lee Wittle, son of the Eugene L. Wittles of Morton Ave.; and swimmers are Steven Munger, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Munger of Oxford St., Ypsilanti; Fred and Vicki Stoll, children of the Ulrich Stolls of Circle Dr.; and Robby Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Thompson of Benjamin St.