Fanny Chapman Memorial Swimming Pool History
In the early 1920's, there were few places to swim in Doylestown. On a hot summer day, one might find a shallow pool along one of Bucks County s rocky creeks, a muddy farmer’s pond, the Delaware Canal or the Delaware River.
There were a few private pools. William Mercer, younger brother of Henry, designed and built a beautifully tiled pool behind Aldie, the family mansion in Doylestown. Mrs. Mercer frequently invited friends and neighbors to bring their children to play and swim in this little pool. It was during this time that Mrs. Mercer realized that the children needed a larger place to swim, and probably discussed the idea with her husband.
One day during the summer of 1926 as William Mercer was walking up the 2nd fairway (then the 5th) at the Doylestown Country Club, he found the perfect site for a pool on land belonging to Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lear. When Mercer explained his plan to them, the Lears donated 1 ½ acres for the pool. The pool was to be a memorial to Mr. Mercer's favorite aunt, Fanny Chapman, who had died two years earlier at age 78.
The pool was to be governed by a Board of Trustees, and all operating expenses were to be paid for from membership fees and income derived from the Mercer endowment fund. Members of the first board were: Charles C. McKinstry, Chairman; Frederick H. Clymer, Secretary; J. Carroll Molloy, Treasurer; Elsie Ross; and Jane Watson.
Mercer's original plan called for the pool to be 40 x 75 feet, but prior to construction the dimensions were changed to 40 x 120 feet. Construction began in April and after two hectic months of work; the Fanny Chapman Memorial Swimming Pool was opened to the public on a membership basis on June 21, 1927. The pool has been serving the community ever since.
One of the most important periods in the history of the pool came in 1956, when the original deed of trust, by which the pool was established, was dissolved and all the pool assets were transferred to the Borough of Doylestown. The Board of Trustees became the Board of Managers and the Borough of Doylestown now appoints its members.
The Mercers continued their interest in the pool throughout their lives. In 1959, Mrs. Mercer donated two more pools, the present diving pool, and the upper instructional pool, in memory of her husband, William R. Mercer, who died in 1939.
In 1975, a four-year, $200,000 renovation and modernization of Fanny Chapman pools was completed. It included many improvements. Renovated locker rooms, the lighting and public address systems, Olympic quality diving equipment, and the terrace rest area, are highly visible elements of the pool today. Less noticeable, but equally important were the replacement of virtually all of the pool s piping, filtration, and chlorination equipment. No tax dollars were used for any of the work.
In 1994, a fourth pool - the children's wading pool - was added to our complex.
And, in 1997 a complete renovation of the upper pool once again took place bringing it into compliance with standards recommended by the State.
Fanny Chapman continues to be a memorial to all who care about our children and our community.
In the early 1920's, there were few places to swim in Doylestown. On a hot summer day, one might find a shallow pool along one of Bucks County s rocky creeks, a muddy farmer’s pond, the Delaware Canal or the Delaware River.
There were a few private pools. William Mercer, younger brother of Henry, designed and built a beautifully tiled pool behind Aldie, the family mansion in Doylestown. Mrs. Mercer frequently invited friends and neighbors to bring their children to play and swim in this little pool. It was during this time that Mrs. Mercer realized that the children needed a larger place to swim, and probably discussed the idea with her husband.
One day during the summer of 1926 as William Mercer was walking up the 2nd fairway (then the 5th) at the Doylestown Country Club, he found the perfect site for a pool on land belonging to Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lear. When Mercer explained his plan to them, the Lears donated 1 ½ acres for the pool. The pool was to be a memorial to Mr. Mercer's favorite aunt, Fanny Chapman, who had died two years earlier at age 78.
The pool was to be governed by a Board of Trustees, and all operating expenses were to be paid for from membership fees and income derived from the Mercer endowment fund. Members of the first board were: Charles C. McKinstry, Chairman; Frederick H. Clymer, Secretary; J. Carroll Molloy, Treasurer; Elsie Ross; and Jane Watson.
Mercer's original plan called for the pool to be 40 x 75 feet, but prior to construction the dimensions were changed to 40 x 120 feet. Construction began in April and after two hectic months of work; the Fanny Chapman Memorial Swimming Pool was opened to the public on a membership basis on June 21, 1927. The pool has been serving the community ever since.
One of the most important periods in the history of the pool came in 1956, when the original deed of trust, by which the pool was established, was dissolved and all the pool assets were transferred to the Borough of Doylestown. The Board of Trustees became the Board of Managers and the Borough of Doylestown now appoints its members.
The Mercers continued their interest in the pool throughout their lives. In 1959, Mrs. Mercer donated two more pools, the present diving pool, and the upper instructional pool, in memory of her husband, William R. Mercer, who died in 1939.
In 1975, a four-year, $200,000 renovation and modernization of Fanny Chapman pools was completed. It included many improvements. Renovated locker rooms, the lighting and public address systems, Olympic quality diving equipment, and the terrace rest area, are highly visible elements of the pool today. Less noticeable, but equally important were the replacement of virtually all of the pool s piping, filtration, and chlorination equipment. No tax dollars were used for any of the work.
In 1994, a fourth pool - the children's wading pool - was added to our complex.
And, in 1997 a complete renovation of the upper pool once again took place bringing it into compliance with standards recommended by the State.
Fanny Chapman continues to be a memorial to all who care about our children and our community.
My children are only 3 and 5 and after only 1 year of participating in the Fanny Chapman programs, my 5 year old can "swim" without my help and my three year old tries to swim underwater.
by kara9150 February 26, 2008
Get the fanny chapmanmug. (Noun)
1. A grandma who gets a little too touchy on her husband's booty.
2. A grandma who collects fanny packs and uses them to wipe her butt.
3. A grandma who is mean and does not accept your butt jokes.
1. A grandma who gets a little too touchy on her husband's booty.
2. A grandma who collects fanny packs and uses them to wipe her butt.
3. A grandma who is mean and does not accept your butt jokes.
1. Stop being a fanny granny and leave grandpa alone!
2. My fanny granny did not let me have a fanny pack, I guess I see why. They smell of butt.
3. Don't be a fanny granny. My butt joke was actually funny.
2. My fanny granny did not let me have a fanny pack, I guess I see why. They smell of butt.
3. Don't be a fanny granny. My butt joke was actually funny.
by IKnowItAllSucka August 5, 2019
Get the Fanny Grannymug. A National Holiday where the ALL vaginas are appreciated and praised for the power it holds as it gives pleasure, power and human life!! True pussy power!💜
Everyone is welcome to celebrate this holiday regardless of gender, race, sexuality etc!!!
Everyone is welcome to celebrate this holiday regardless of gender, race, sexuality etc!!!
Friend 1: “Woah, hey, have you heard it’s Fanny February!! I am thankful that vaginas exist🙏🏾!”
Friend 2: “Yeah, me too, there are so many empowered people with vaginas that keep this world running!”
Friend 2: “Yeah, me too, there are so many empowered people with vaginas that keep this world running!”
by Peachhhy July 9, 2021
Get the Fanny Februarymug. FUNNY FANNY is equation where we can calculate 'the waste energy in sex'
Okay let's see how to calculate ,
FUNNY + FANNY
=(FU+FA)NNY
=(FU+FA)N^2Y
=F(U+A)N^2Y
=-FN^2Y(U+A)
here F=funtime In sex , U=male tounge length , A=area of fanny , N=how many time you stroke your dick into fanny , Y=length of your dick
Now we know , according to sexophyscis
∆sex=e^(FUNNY + FANNY)
=>∆sex=e^|-FN^2Y(U+A)|
∆sex means the waste energy in sex
Okay let's see how to calculate ,
FUNNY + FANNY
=(FU+FA)NNY
=(FU+FA)N^2Y
=F(U+A)N^2Y
=-FN^2Y(U+A)
here F=funtime In sex , U=male tounge length , A=area of fanny , N=how many time you stroke your dick into fanny , Y=length of your dick
Now we know , according to sexophyscis
∆sex=e^(FUNNY + FANNY)
=>∆sex=e^|-FN^2Y(U+A)|
∆sex means the waste energy in sex
Ryan:have you tried FUNNY FANNY ?
Niko: Yep ,last night I used that equation to calculate while having sex with my aunt .
Niko: Yep ,last night I used that equation to calculate while having sex with my aunt .
by Crazy-Black-Ghost March 1, 2019
Get the FUNNY FANNYmug. A term applied to males exhibiting stark changes in behaviour and personality following the introduction of attractive, bow-legged females into their everyday life.
Previous behavioural traits, pre-FH status:
-Emotional unavailability
- Acting cavalier when faced with most females
- Interacting minimally or on a needs only basis
- Frequently sleeping with multiple women simultaneously
- Travelling the world and living a generally high octane lifestyle
New behavioural traits, post-FH status:
- Enjoying the company of one particular female on a consistent basis, coupled by little to no interest in resuming ones formerly cavalier lifestyle
- Spending Friday nights in, deriving pleasure from traditionally middle-aged activities such as wine and/or Marmalade tasting sessions
- Wearing woollen sweaters
- Taking long sleeps, followed by further naps throughout the day
Previous behavioural traits, pre-FH status:
-Emotional unavailability
- Acting cavalier when faced with most females
- Interacting minimally or on a needs only basis
- Frequently sleeping with multiple women simultaneously
- Travelling the world and living a generally high octane lifestyle
New behavioural traits, post-FH status:
- Enjoying the company of one particular female on a consistent basis, coupled by little to no interest in resuming ones formerly cavalier lifestyle
- Spending Friday nights in, deriving pleasure from traditionally middle-aged activities such as wine and/or Marmalade tasting sessions
- Wearing woollen sweaters
- Taking long sleeps, followed by further naps throughout the day
Man 1: Have you seen Rhys lately? Seems like he hasn't been out in a while.
Man 2: Nah man, he's a lost cause. That girl's turned him into a right Fanny Hasbeen.
Man 1: Bummer, was hoping he could sort me guest list to XOYO on Saturday.
Man 2: Nah man, he's a lost cause. That girl's turned him into a right Fanny Hasbeen.
Man 1: Bummer, was hoping he could sort me guest list to XOYO on Saturday.
by Hugo Moustachio June 21, 2015
Get the Fanny Hasbeenmug. by Col84 May 3, 2019
Get the Fanny fogmug. by twhitmee January 11, 2018
Get the fanny shavingsmug.