Concrete Waves: Chicago’s Twin West Side Natatoria

Posted by Chris Morris on March 5, 2012 · 4 Comments 

by guest author Nate Lielasus The roof of the Ida Crown Natatorium in Eckhart Park is a wave of concrete about to crash onto the shore of Chicago Avenue. Slightly older than its twin in Harrison Park, at 18th and Wood Streets, the Eckhart Park Natatorium was constructed in 1961. The two Natatoria were built … Continue reading →

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