Is there a more refreshing sight than the Venetian Pool on a sweltering Miami day? Right here, in the heart of Coral Gables, lies a piece of history. Completed in 1924, the Venetian Pool isn’t your average swimming hole. It was actually designed by artist Denman Fink and architect Phineas Paist, two visionaries who shaped much of Coral Gables. Imagine: this entire pool was once a sprawling coral rock quarry! In fact, the quarry supplied the coral for many of the area’s early homes. George Merrick, the mastermind behind Coral Gables, envisioned a city with a Mediterranean flair. The Venetian Pool, with its loggias, porticos, and that iconic Venetian-style bridge, was the embodiment of that dream. And look closely at the water. That’s 820,000 gallons of fresh spring water, replenished daily by an underground aquifer. This makes the Venetian Pool the largest freshwater pool in the United States. But that’s not all. The Venetian Pool holds a unique distinction. It is the only pool in the entire United States listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a testament to its beauty and historical significance. So take a dip, relax, and soak in the ambiance. You’re swimming in a piece of American history.
Glenn Hubert Library
What secrets lie hidden within the walls of a university library? Right here in North Miami, the Glenn Hubert Library