Thursday, December 4, 2008

1930: The Alfred Hajos, indoor pool, Budapest

View of the first large European indoor pool, in the island of Marguerite – Budapest in 1930. The 33X18 metres indoor pool was designed by the legendary Olympic champion and architect Alfred Hajos with a capacity of 2.600 spectators (1.300 seated). To note at the side of the pool, the construction of the referee's podium.....
Source: Le miroir des Sports – 16 December 1930