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Originally Posted by Earl Boebert

So a *possible* explanation is that a "junior Olympic" pool was installed in 1926, promoted as an "Olympic Sized Pool" and later it was narrowed and the fancy North end shape made by filling in the corners.

I do not recall seeing any connection with nationally/internationally recognized competitive swimming at the Hotel and doubt the so-called "Olympic Sized" pool was literally designed for competitive swimming events, conforming to specific dimensions and standards. Nor was it intended to cause guests to believe olympic swimming events transpired there. Rather, the use of poetic license comes to mind and it is more likely that the characterization is but a colloquial expression used to describe an extremely large swimming pool - maybe even big enough to accommodate Tom Mix and Tony, The Wonder Horse..

Note that the Ambassador Hotel, which also boasted a large (Olympic-like) pool that may have been used for "competitive" events, but may not have tightly conformed to the Olympic Federation's standards.


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Ambassador's Lido Club was known for "Feminine Conditioning."
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In a discussion regarding six LA Hotel pools, the Mondrian's pool is described as follows:

The pretty pool itself might seem somewhat small -- if anyone was here to work on their butterfly stroke. . . . . . it's resiliently Olympic-sized. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/los-angeles-best-hotel-pools/index.html

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