Sunday, August 9, 2015

The Dalles #87: Thompson Park

602 West Second Street

IMG_9502 Ted Walker Memorial Pool at Thompson Park in The Dalles, Oregon on October 20, 2009
Ted Walker Memorial Pool on October 20, 2009

The Ted Walker Memorial Pool in Thompson Park was originally called The Dalles Natatorium. Ted Walker was a swimming instructor in The Dalles who started The Dalles Swim Team and was involved in the construction of the natatorium, which was renamed in his honor in 1993.

Historical Photos:
Dalles City Natatorium (CGDC)
The Dalles Public Natatorium, June 15, 1951 (CGDC)

IMG_9503 Unfinished Lewis & Clark Monument at Thompson Park in The Dalles, Oregon on October 20, 2009
Unfinished Lewis & Clark Monument on October 20, 2009

This structure on a hill in Thompson Park is an unfinished monument to Lewis & Clark, who camped nearby.

IMG_9501 Plaque at Thompson Park in The Dalles, Oregon on October 20, 2009
Plaque at Thompson Park on October 20, 2009

This plaque in Thompson Park indicates it was dedicated on August 17, 1991.

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