Swimming at Bankie

During the mid 1970s we used to go swimming at the beach  in Bank Village. It was private property but they allowed locals to use it. Sadly that ended when litter and broken glass appeared. Once again a few ruined it for the majority.

This photo was taken circa 1900 by Myron Taylor and given to the New Ipswich Historical Society in 1980. The Country Club can be seen in the background on the top of the hill. In the photo C. Ralph Taylor is second from left and Phillip Taylor is center front. Note the changing rooms and outhouse. The photo was donated by Sylvania T, Durfee in 1980.

Bank Village Beach circa 1900 - NIHS catalog 92.262

To this day Bank Village remains popular as a place to take a dip. Lots of folks jump off the bridge on Old Country Road. A closer view of the Country Club on top of the hill. Why is that guy on the roof?

Souhegan Country Club circa 1900 - NIHS catalog 92.245

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