Natatorium

A natatorium (plural: natatoria) is a building containing a swimming pool. In Latin, a cella natatoria was a swimming pool in its own building, although it is sometimes also used to refer to any indoor pool even if not housed in a dedicated building (e.g., a pool in a school or a fitness club). It will usually also house locker rooms, and perhaps allied activities, such as a diving tank or facilities for water polo. Many colleges, universities and high schools have natatoria.

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West Baden Springs Hotel Natatorium, West Baden Springs, Indiana

West Baden Springs Hotel Natatorium, West Baden Springs, Indiana

Natatorium Pool, Waco, Texas (postcard, circa 1907-1924)

Natatorium Pool, Waco, Texas (postcard, circa 1907-1924)

The Graham S. Little Natatorium, otherwise known as Olney Indoor Swim Center, in Olney, Maryland.

The Graham S. Little Natatorium, otherwise known as Olney Indoor Swim Center, in Olney, Maryland.

Flushing Meadows Natatorium, Queens, New York