Details - Public Health Image Library(PHIL)

ID#:

8517

Caption:

This historic 1917 photograph of the Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis public bathing beach, offered a view of the water front. It was taken during a Minnesota Department of Health study of the state's public bathing areas. The descriptive information accompanying the photograph referred to a governmental publication discussing public health concerns at such public bathing venues. The specific citation was, “Whittaker, H.A., Investigation of Lake Calhoun Public Baths, Minneapolis, May to November, 1917, Journal: Lancet, February 15, 1918”. This was one of a series of instructional images used by the Minnesota Board of Health to train public health workers. The purpose of the images, and the associated training, was focused on protecting public water supplies from bacterial contamination.

High Resolution:

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Content Provider(s):

CDC/ Minnesota Department of Health, R.N. Barr Library; Librarians Melissa Rethlefsen and Marie Jones

Creation Date:

1917

Photo Credit:

Links:

Minnesota Health Department
Minnesota Health Department; R.N. Barr Library

Categories:

CDC Organization