Sylvan Pool Historical Reference

Sylvan Pool

Watched by parents and friends, Calvin nd Gordon Ohme paddle a handmade canoe. Herman is second from the left and Ruth scond from the right.

Swimming in Sylvan Pool

Enjoying the swimming pool and Ruth Ohme on left with her sons, Calvin and Gordon, friends Lois Kohne and her daughter Gretchen and Katrina.

Alpine Lake

Ruth Ohme sits above Alpine Lake, later named Sylvan Pool.

Family Time

Lois Kohne and her daughters Gretchen and Katrina share moment on the rock above Sylvan Pool.

Perspective

This Sylvan Pool in 1936. You can see how different the path looks today.

First Article

June 26, 1939 - The Wenatchee Daily World wrote a story headlined "Ten Year Plan Become a Miracle". The next weekend 500 locals made it out to look at the man-made wonder.