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Things Are Going Swimmingly

Explore the history of taking a dip in Columbus, from river bathing to swimming pools.

10/19/2017

Columbus Neighborhoods

Things Are Going Swimmingly

Clip: Season 4 Episode 3 | 5m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

Explore the history of taking a dip in Columbus, from river bathing to swimming pools.

We explore the history of taking a dip in Columbus, from river bathing to the giant pool at Olentangy Park to private and public pools. Bob Grove talks about 19 years in the lifeguard’s chair, and Mel Dodge, who championed the development of city parks and pools, is remembered.

10/19/2017

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