Centennial Park Swimming Pool was opened in 1932, and it served as a community pool for white citizens until the its closing in the 1960's following civil rights unrest in the city. In 1961 two African American students led an effort to desegregate the pool, which resulted in the city closing all pools citywide. The swimming pool was later reconstructed into the Centennial Art Center in 1972, and the pool became a sculpture garden.
Centennial Park Swimming Pool
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Centennial Park Swimming Pool was opened in 1932, and it served as a community pool for white citizens until the its closing in the 1960's following civil rights unrest in the city. In 1961 two African American students led an effort to desegregate the pool, which resulted in the city closing all pools citywide. The swimming pool was later reconstructed into the Centennial Art Center in 1972, and the pool became a sculpture garden.