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Beth works out at the nearby Glenogle fitness center several times every week; she has a membership there. Her routine includes the elliptical exercise machine located in the wee gym (small gym). The fitness center, initially known as the Glenogle Baths, was built in the late 19th century as a public bath to promote hygiene and cleanliness, especially for working-class residents who lacked access to regular bathing facilities. In past times, our Stockbridge neighborhood was an industrial center with blue collar working-class residents, most of whom had no running water. Hence, the need for local community baths. It was one of a half dozen public baths in the city. Beth knows someone who grew up here under these conditions; interesting stories.
These days, the Victorian building has been totally restored. The indoor swimming pool sits under a high ornate domed ceiling. The center includes, in addition to the pool and gym, a fitness studio, sauna, locker rooms, and a cafe. With respect to the cafe, Beth denies that the true purpose of working out is to justify a cappuccino at the cafe; sure...
