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SWIMMING POOL HISTORY


Structure dubbed the "great bath" in the excavated Mohenjo-daro ruins.The history of pools begins at the "great
bath" constructed at the site of Mohenjo-Daro. It was most likely dug during the 3rd millennium BC. The pool, twelve by
seven meters, is lined with bricks and during its time the pool was covered with a tar-based sealant.

Artificial swimming pools have also been built by the ancient Greeks and Romans who used them for athletic training
in the palaestras and also for nautical games, and military exercises. Roman emperors had private swimming pools in
which fish were also kept, hence the Latin word for pool, piscina.

Ancient Sinhalese built what is known as "Kuttam Pokuna" a pair of pools in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri
Lanka (4th Century BC). Such pools were decorated with flights of steps, punkalas or pots of abundance and scroll
design.

Modern-day swimming pools did not become popular until the middle of the 19th century. By 1837, six indoor pools
with diving boards were built in London, England. After the modern Olympic Games began in 1896 and swimming races
were among the original events, the popularity of swimming pools began to spread (Reference Britannica).

The Amateur Swimming Association was founded in 1869 in England, but it was much later, in 1909, that Oxford
Swimming Club came into existence. One might guess that the presence of indoor baths in the cobbled area of Merton
Street of London persuaded the less hardy of the aquatic brigade to join. So, bathers gradually became swimmers, and
bathing pools swimming pools. Swimming was rather more than a toe in the water affair.

The Racquet Club of Philadelphia clubhouse (1907) boasts one of the world's first modern above ground-level
swimming pools. The first swimming pool to go to sea on an ocean liner was installed on the Olympic.

After World War I and the departure of "Long John" style swimming costumes, the interest in competitive swimming
grew. Standards improved and training became essential.

In 1939, Oxford, England had its first major public indoor pool at Temple Cowley. Grim, compared to modern day pools,
but quite special at the time. Swimming began to take off and soon Oxford Swimming Club became Oxford City
Swimming Club, and Temple Cowley Pool was its home.
PHOENIX SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTOR

At Swimming Pool AZ we offer several different pool packages and design options too choose
from.  What make us unique are the people that work for us, they are well trained in the
swimming pool building process, from the beginning stages helping our customers decide the
size, shape and extras available to them to fit their budget.

We handle getting the proper pool permits per the city you live in, not to mention keeping the
swimming pool safe and legal for your friends and family.   After your swimming pool is
complete we follow up with you to address any concerns you or your family might have.

Our staff will help you pick the correct swimming pool options, such as the tile and depth of the
pool, and the layout to fit your back yard needs.  We have different types of deck finishes, also
extras such as maybe adding a spa next to the pool or maybe adding a swimming pool slide.

We have many lighting packages too choose from also, our water options are limitless, we
have many rocks treatments you can add along with fountains and much more.

Call today for a free Arizona swimming pool quote.

Phone 623-322-8723 or Email us and set up a appointment today.
And let us build your dream swimming pool today!
SWIMMING POOL AZ
2632 S. 83rd Avenue Ste. 100  #250
Phoenix Arizona 85043
Tel. 623-322-8723