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Britton, S.D., Celebrates Closing of Old Pool, Library for New Facilities.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, August, 2002

By Scott Waltman, American News, Aberdeen, S.D. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Aug. 22--What does the city of Britton do when two popular public venues close down?

Throw a party, of course.

Friday, the city's old public library and swimming pool will close for a final time, both to be replaced by new facilities.

The Britton School District has purchased the property both sit on to build a multi-purpose gym. A new library is being built just north of state Highway 10. A new swimming pool is being built near a city park.

The new library should open next month. Mayor Jason Campbell said about $300,000 in city and grant funds are being spent on its construction. First Dakota Enterprises of Fort Pierre is doing the...

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