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AccessibilityThe 134th Street Bathhouse opened to the public on June 1, 1925 under the auspices of Manhattan Borough President Julius Miller. It was one of many bathhouses built early in the century to promote public health, hygiene, and recreation. According to a 1927 newspaper article, the Harlem facility was built at a cost of almost $500,000 and was “the last word in shower bath construction.” The stunning natatorium (meaning indoor swimming pool, from the Latin natare, to swim) was decorated with tiles, mosaics, and ceramic panels depicting sea creatures.
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Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.
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The indoor pool is closed at this location.
The elevator at the Hansborough Recreation Center is currently not operating. We apologize.
The pool at Hansborough Recreation Center is currently closed due to construction. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
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