Arthur Nathan Swimming Bath
Bloemfontein,
Free State
| Arthur Nathan Swimming BathBloemfontein, |
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Notes: The Arthur Nathan Swimming Pool in Bloemfontein was opened in 1907. It was initially known as the Fairview pool, but in 1967 it was renamed to honour the former swimmer and coach Arthur Nathan. It was a true product of imported British culture, as the whole pool was covered by a steel roof structure imported from England, at great cost. The facility was built as a profit-centre for the Bloemfontein Corporation (British for Municipality), but few residents even knew it was open in winter. By 1925 the roof had been removed and re-purposed as a cover for the local produce market. In 1927 a local Dominee objected to mixed (male and females) swimming, and swimming on Sundays. (South African Aquatic Sport History, accessed 2023 12 29) |
 Detail of name above entrance  Directional sign  Entrance lobby  Detail of ticket hatch  Passage to change rooms  Passage  Change rooms on the left  Detail of wall tiles  Store  Graphic of swimmer  Turnstile  Exit to swimming baths  View across pool towards change rooms  View across pool from change rooms  Oblique view of change rooms  Seating area on side of pool  View of change rooms with pavilion on the right  Pavilion with pergola  Pergola at pavilion  Detail of column capital |