Vintage Crystal Garden Pool Victoria BC Postcard - Indoor Swimming Pool SP22
Spectacular vintage hand-tinted postcard featuring the magnificent Crystal Garden Pool in Victoria, British Columbia - one of the largest indoor swimming pools on the continent in its era. This stunning scene captures the grandeur of this beloved recreational facility with its impressive glass roof and tropical atmosphere.
Pool Details:
- The largest indoor swimming pool on the continent and the loveliest
- Great tank measuring 40 x 150 feet
- Housed under a glass roof creating a greenhouse effect
- Surrounded by ferns and palms for a tropical ambiance
- By day bright with sun, by night sparkling with a thousand lights
- Swimmers enjoying the turquoise-blue water
- Tiered seating along both sides of the pool
- Ornate white architectural details and railings
- Lush tropical plants including palm trees throughout the space
- Canadian patriotic emblem with Union Jack and Red Ensign flags with maple leaf
- Published by H. Lovick, Victoria, B.C.
- Catalog number: 5
- Made in U.S.A.
The Crystal Garden was a Victoria landmark and social hub, offering residents and tourists a unique indoor tropical swimming experience. The back of the postcard describes the pool's impressive dimensions and its enchanting atmosphere, both during the day when filled with natural sunlight and at night when illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights.
Condition: Unused, excellent condition with minimal wear. Clean back with descriptive text and postage information.