2. Richardson Pool


The Pool was completed in 1944 and is one of the largest freshwater swimming pools in the world. It holds 1.25 million gallons of water and is 103 meters long and 25 meters wide. The pool is named for Lt Gen Robert Richardson Jr, who, at that time, commanded the Central Pacific Area and directed the pool be built during a time when there was very little construction. Lt Gen Richardson believed every soldier should be a swimmer. The 1972 US Olympic Diving team used these diving boards to practice for the 1972 Olympic Games. Today, the pool is used for training of soldiers as well as for recreation.


Richardson Pool

SCHOFIELD HISTORICAL MAP INDEX
1. Div. Headquarters 2. Richardson Pool 3. Golf Course
4. Horse Stables 5. Kolekole Pass 6. Post Cemetery
7. Stockade 8. Ralston Field 9. Post Office
10. Pineapple Limited 11. Boxing Bowl 12. Post Theater
13. Chapel 14. Soldiers Barracks 15. Post Exchange
16. Museum 17. Officers Quarters 18. Post Gates
19. Kemoo Farms 20. Officers Club 21. Hospital



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