saving historic pools
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Two identically named cities, 2,857 miles apart, one East Coast, the other West Coast. One day in August, husband and I spent time in both, traveling from Richmond, VA, to Richmond, CA, and ultimately hanging my swim cap in Berkeley. The trip took less than 12 hours and would have been faster if we hadn’t…
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“Free towels!” Twinkling brown eyes revealed delight in a small victory for this long-time loyal member of the venerable New Orleans Athletic Club. More than thirty years ago, they were and still are his reward, along with massages, for continuing his membership through two years of renovations and upgrades that reflect changed social norms and…
swim history girl 