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The new lido at Baden
View of the Lido was built at Baden in the 1920s, sixteen miles from Vienna, to attract more visitors. Vast quantities of sand were imported in trucks and lorries to a six acre site where a new bathing establishment was built. There was an open air bath measuring 360 by 145 feet capable of accommodating 2000 bathers at a time. The whole complex cost an estimated 100, 000.
1926
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Austria Baden Bathers Bathing Complex Lido Manmade Pool Sep18 Swimming
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Basking in the Glory of the 1920s: The New Lido at Baden, Austria Step back in time to the roaring twenties and immerse yourself in the grandeur of this stunning photograph of the new Lido at Baden, Austria. Built in the late 1920s, sixteen miles from the bustling city of Vienna, this man-made paradise was designed to attract visitors seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. The vast expanse of golden sand, imported in trucks and lorries, covers a six-acre site where an open-air bathing establishment was built. The pièce de résistance of this leisure complex is the impressive swimming pool, measuring an impressive 360 by 145 feet. Capable of accommodating a staggering 2000 bathers at once, this pool was the epitome of modern luxury and innovation in the 1920s. The total cost of constructing this swimming and bathing complex was estimated to be an astounding 100,000. The Lido at Baden was a testament to the Austrian people's commitment to creating a space where they could unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. This photograph, taken by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd and captured by the talented Mary Evans, offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The Lido at Baden stands as a reminder of the power of human ingenuity and the enduring appeal of water and sunshine for the soul.
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