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Today...clothing is used for [sic] sparingly and oars or paddles are hidden away for emergencies in gasoline-powered skiffs. This picture was taken from the south side of the lake over the Manawa Ski Club dock.
[Earlier photo of the scene is not in…

Council Bluffs Changing Scene: Back in the 1920's, Gilbert's pond at Big Lake was used as a municipal swimming pool. This was one of the city's most popular play areas. Note the high bluffs, east of the North Eighth Street road, in the background. …

Photograph of swimmers at Lake Manawa

Photograph of three swimmers at Lake Manawa

Postcard - Bathing at Lake Manawa