Artwork : ArchiveNo00189

Cascade 1935

ContributionForm
Contributor Name	Hilsea Lido
Contributor Image	jane_smith_lido.jpg
Profession
Location	Hilsea
Collection Date	04.02.09 11.15am
Artefact Name	Cascade
Artefact Description	It is the east-side cascade made up of cream painted concrete. A two-tier, hexagonal structure with a base. The height is approx. 2 metres and the diameter of the base is approx. 3 metres.
Artefact Date	1935
Artefact Stored	East-side of main pool
Artefact Form
Artefact Image	00189w.jpg
Sample Taken	Concrete from east-side of pool
Sample Image
History of Artefact	The Cascade was used to filtrate and aerate the water in the main pool. It was an important part of the pumping system ensuring that the water was changed every eight hours. Originally it used salt water from Ports Creek which added freshness and energy to the site as it functioned as a fountain. ‘The water was pumped around the piping system. The idea of changing the water every eight hours was a part of the health ethos to embrace cold water ‘lovely!’. The Lido was a huge innovation of the time and cleanliness was considered to be very important. You were provided with good clean water to swim in. Portsmouth City Council built it and owned it.’ Jane Smith
Historian	Jane Smith
Previous Owners	Portsmouth City Council
Special Memories	It was a favourite feature for the children who played in it.
Artwork Image	00189_web.jpg

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