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1. 2008.001.090 - Digital photograph

   Shoreline - Artist Don Jason created this loose rendition of a scene at Town Beach in the late 1940s. He also drew postcard views of Tabor Academy's Lillard Hall and the fireplace of the Old Stone Studio during the same era.

   Record Type: Photo

   
2. 2008.001.091 - Digital photograph

   Shoreline - The public bathing beach at Town Beach, sometime in the 1920s. Several swimmers in modest bathing costumes of the period are enjoying the cooling waters, while others relax in the shade of the pavilion. To the right of the pavilion, the towers of the Marconi Wireless Station dominate the horizon. 2nd & 3rd digital photographs - more views of the bathing beach and pavilion.

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. 2008.001.092 - Digital photograph

   Shoreline - In the 1940's, Marion's public bathing amenities were relatively sparse. This view shows the main beach to the nor of Island Wharf in the Village Center. At low tide, the near raft floated in water only waist deep, but the further raft was anchored deep enough for divingfrom the platform or taking the slide down. The only other public beaches were a tiny stretch of sand at Old Landing (now a boat ramp) and a small, rocky beach at Silv...

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. 2015.026.011 - Print, Photographic

   1921 B & W photographic print of "The Chutes" at the Town Beach at Island Wharf by Margaret Hiller.

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. V071.221.02 - Newspaper

   Marion Children Get Swimming Lessons (pictured) - instructor is Miss Muriel Sanborn - life guard, assistant is Miss Ann Gibbs

   Record Type: Archive