Swimming at the Quarry

Description

Media Type

Image

Item Type

Photographs

Description

This image shows various swimmers and onlookers at the Quarry swimming hole on the eastern side of Water St. S. Some individuals are in the water, while others are along the limestone ledge.

Quarrying was a major industry in early St. Marys history, but in 1920 the quarries closed because there was no longer a demand for stone. By 1930, all machinery had been removed from the two quarries on either side of Water St. and they were allowed to fill with water, immediately making the quarry a popular place for swimming. However, it wasn't until 1945 that the Town purchased the property and officially opened the east quarry as a public swimming pool in the summer of 1946. The Quarry has been a popular place for locals to swim ever since.

For more information about the quarry and swimming hours, visit: http://www.townofstmarys.com/en/recreation-and-culture/Swimming-Quarry.aspx

Subject(s)

Leisure
Recreation
Swimming
St. Marys Quarry

Local identifier

andrews019

Collection

St. Marys Museum photo collection

Language of Item

English

Geographic Coverage

St. Marys

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.2490701912286 Longitude: -81.1486504564667

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Recommended Citation

"Swimming at the Quarry." St. Marys Museum, andrews019.

Location of Original

St. Marys Museum Archives

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