The Central Bath House building still stands at 2526 Central Avenue. It housed a pool that was one of only two in the city where African American swimmers were openly welcome in the earlier decades of the 20th century.
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I lived next door to the BATH HOUSE from 1963 to 1973. During the summer 3-5 . I have fond memories of my dad taking me on Friday nights