The Municipal Baths – Christchurch’s First Indoor Pool – 14th May 1908

On 14th May 1908, in front of a crowd including C.C.C councillors and members of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association, Mayor George Payling opened Christchurch’s first indoor pool – The Municipal Baths. Situated on Manchester Street, the C.C.C had a new building erected on what was previously the Crown Iron Works. As with all …