Another summer is nearly over. Kids no longer crowd the Longshore pool. A few older swimmers do their final laps, before it’s closed for the season.
Which makes this a great time to look back at the days when there was an actual high dive there.
Marie Corridon jumps off the Longshore high diving board in 1946. It was a private club then — but the high dive remained for years after 1960, when the town of Westport bought the property. (Photo courtesy of James Corridon)
It was imposing. Jumping off was a test of courage. It kept the lifeguards on their toes too.
When was the last time you saw a sight like this?