Crystal Beach Bath House, Madison, Indiana, circa 1940

Description: The stone structure with a second-floor porch was built adjacent to a swimming pool by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1938. The Craftsman-style rough-cut stone building was designed by Vincennes architect Lester Routt. It housed dressing rooms, restrooms, and a concession stand. The upstairs has housed a roller skating rink, dance hall, and a meeting space for boys clubs. The sign at the desk partially reads Price Schedule / Swim--Adults / Swim--Children. Blindstamped in the corner: P. L. Krodel / Haysville, / Jasper, Ind.
Origin: 1940, circa
Created By: Krodel, Phillmore L., 1889-1975
Source: http://indianaalbum.pastperfectonline.com/photo/712375C5-2699-434F-8E66-702230853968
Collection: Indiana Album
Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/
Geography: 400 West Vaughn Drive, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States
38.734057,-85.384843
Subjects: Flick Family Album
Bathhouses
Stone buildings
Madison (Ind.)
Jefferson County (Ind.)

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