Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial
- Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial
The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial, simply called the Natatorium, is a closed public swimming pool and standing war memorial dedicated to 101 local soldiers who died in the First World War.
Located in Honolulu, Hawaii and completed in 1927, the Natatorium is built in the Hawaiian beaux arts architectural style. The centerpiece of the memorial is an entrance arch featuring four stone eagles.
For generations, the Natatorium was a popular recreational gathering center for local Hawaii residents and tourists. Inside the memorial is a 100 meter by 40 meter salt water swimming pool. Its historical patrons included Olympians Buster Crabbe, Johnny Weissmuller and local Duke Kahanamoku.
The Natatorium was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Resources
* [http://natatorium.org Friends of the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial]
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