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Past Pools

Chain hotels have made the indoor pool a routine, almost forgettable amenity. Back in the day, however, an indoor dip came elaborate tile patterns, unique architecture, and a bit more prestige. From the Masonic Temple's never-finished pool to the "plunge rooms" found across Detroit Public Schools, here's a look through the city's surviving collection of prewar indoor pools. [Freep]