Monday, 11 September 2023

1968: Highrise pools feature in "The Sun Herald"

Below is a feature article from The Sun Herald (7 July 1968) focusing on the construction of pools in highrise buildings. Two pioneers to install highrise swimming pools in a Sydney skyscraper include the Travelodge Hotel (now known as Mercure Sydney Wynyard) and the Park Regis building on Park Street. The Park Regis pool is, located on the roof level.

  Highrise pools July 7 1968 Sun Herald 98 
Source: Anon. 1968. "Floating on top of skyscraper". The Sun Herald, July 7:98. 

Some other Sydney skyscrapers that have pools on its upper floors include World Tower, ANZ World HQ (Penthouse), Pullman Sydney Hyde Park and the Sebel Quay West in The Rocks. Feel free to list any other highrise skyscrapers with pools on its upper floors in the Comments section.

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