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Freyberg Pool
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Parallel NameFreyberg Pool & Fitness Centre
Date Range1963 - presentDescriptionGeo Coordinates[1]
Date Range1963 - presentDescriptionFreyberg Pool is an indoor swimming pool on Oriental Parade. Opened in 1963, the building is an example of New Zealand modernist architecture, designed by Jason Smith.
The year that Freyberg Pool was completed, prominent Wellingtonian and champion swimmer Bernard Freyberg died. It was decided to name the pool in his honour, as he had trained at the former Te Aro Baths, at a site near that of the new pool.
Freyberg Pool is a Heritage New Zealand listed building that continues to be used as a community pool and fitness centre today.
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External linksHeritage New ZealandClub ActiveWellington City CouncilRelated PersonBernard FreybergRelated PlaceTe Aro Baths
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Freyberg Pool. Archives Online, accessed 25/09/2023, https://archivesonline.wcc.govt.nz/nodes/view/516067