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Opening of pool, Norco. 1928



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  • Opening of pool, Norco. 1928

    Opening of pool, Norco. 1928

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    Slightly elevated view of a newly-opened swimming pool in Norco in 1928. The pool is divided into two sections, with a large shallower area for swimming and a 10 foot deep section for diving. There is a raised diving board visible on the left. There are bleachers and a building along one side of the pool, with numerous spectators watching the swimmers.

    photCL Whitt 2055 ; Whitt neg. 0219

  • Opening of pool, Norco. 1928

    Opening of pool, Norco. 1928

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    View of a swimming pool opened in Norco in 1928. The pool is divided into two sections, with a large shallower area for swimming and a 10 foot deep section for diving. There is a raised diving board on the left. There are bleachers and a building along one side of the pool, with numerous spectators watching a diver who is pictured here mid-dive.

    photCL Whitt 2057 ; Whitt neg. 0221

  • Swimming, 10th Olympic Games, Los Angeles. 1932

    Swimming, 10th Olympic Games, Los Angeles. 1932

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    An elevated view of a swimming event at the 10th Olympic Games in Los Angeles. There are four swimmers in the pool, which has diving platforms at one end and bleachers filled with spectators on each of the long sides.

    photCL Whitt 3106

  • Canoes in a pool, Griffith Park, Los Angeles. 1930

    Canoes in a pool, Griffith Park, Los Angeles. 1930

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    Two canoes with two young men in each float in a pool at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. One of the boys in each boat is standing and holding a long pole with a padded end, which they are trying to push the other boy with. A crowd composed mostly of children and teenagers sit on the pool edge watching. A lifeguard sits in a raised chair.

    photCL Whitt 0756 ; Whitt neg. 0431

  • Hotel building and lake, Norco. 1928

    Hotel building and lake, Norco. 1928

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    A view of gardens, a lake, and a newly constructed building for a hotel in Norco. A man in a hat stands in a garden planted with bushes and shrubs. A valley is visible beyond the building.

    photCL Whitt 2002 ; Whitt neg. 0280

  • Norconian Resort under construction, Norco. 1928

    Norconian Resort under construction, Norco. 1928

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    A view of the main building of the Norconian Resort in Norco during construction. The building has several levels built along the side of a gently sloped hill. This part of the building is surrounded by scaffolding and has a temporary ramp leading to the roof.

    photCL Whitt 2007 ; Whitt neg. 0279