Time Travel: Going Back Decades for Dip in City Pool and a Clarksburg St. John's Catholic Church Wedding
By Dick Duez on May 17, 2026 from History Blog
This photo is believed to be from 1963 and it shows the Bridgeport City Pool in action. The old marble factory can be seen in the background of the image. If you have memories, or believe the date may be incorrect, please feel free to comment on social media.
This image shows a wedding take place at the now closed St. John's Catholic Church in Clarksburg, believed to be in the 1950s. The church was located on Water Street and closed in the late 1960s.
Editor's Note: This ongoing photo feature of pictures from Bridgeport and throughout the Mountain State is part of local historian Richard "Dick" Duez's collection. Duez, the unofficial historian of Bridgeport, would appreciate any scanned photos emailed to him for use here or to include in his ongoing efforts to preserve local history. You can email photos, or let him know how to acquire copies of photos you may have in your possession, to Duez at at dick@duez.ws
