Venetian Pool, Coral Gables, Florida

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Subjects / Keywords:: Coral Gables (Fla.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works
Coral Gables (Fla.)--History--Pictorial works
Historic sites--Florida
Swimming pools
Venetian Pool (Coral Gables, Fla)
Picture postcards
Coordinates:: 25.7457876 x -80.273154

General Note:: The site of what is now known as Venetian Pool was once a limestone quarry from which much of the oolitic limestone was used in building structures found throughout Coral Gables. In 1924, Denman Fink designed the pool with an architectural flavor reminiscent of Venice, Italy. The pool includes features such as grottos, waterfalls, a bridge and caves for swimmers to explore. Gardens, a sandy beach area, and a casino structure with loggias and open patios surround the pool. The water is drained from the pool and re-filled from an underground aquifer. The Venetian Pool is located at 2701 De Soto Boulevard near the historic De Soto Fountain on Granada Boulevard.
General Note:: 1 card; postally used; caption on recto: "Venetian Pool, Coral Gables, Florida;" caption on verso: "The Venetian Pool is owned and operated by the City of Coral Gables. It attracts more than 10,000 swimmers each month of the year. Lockers are available and the pool grounds also include a dance patio." "Novelti-Craft Products Co., Olympia Bldg., Miami, Fla." postmark February 1949