Memorial University DAI: Pool at the End of Stevies Road

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Pool at the End of Stevies Road


Descriptive Title	Pool at the End of Stevies Road
Category	Knowledge of the land/water and environment
Topic	Landscape
Keywords	Water Swimming Areas
Description	River pools provide swimming areas for the young and young-hearted. The Pool at the End of Stevies Road is the most popular swimming area today. Stevies Road is named for Stephen Nash who served in the Royal Navy and cleared land in the area after returning home from service in World War II.
Date	2008-06-18
Collector	Branch Cultural Historical Association
Location Depicted/Discussed	Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--Avalon Peninsula--Branch--Branch River
Notes	Flooding, rafting ice and gradual changes in the riverbed fill in old swimming holes and create new ones. The Long Hole on the Flats was a favourite swimming hole until recently. The Otter Rub has also been a favourite swimming hole over the years, but is located further up the River.
Format	Image/jpeg
Type	Still Image
Resource Type	Photograph
Language	Eng
Source	Branch Cultural Historical Association Margaret Power
Collection	Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory - Avalon

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