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NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - Snack Floors
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NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - Snack Floors
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges. It was called the Alexander Club after the Allied commander Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis. Its many floors centred around an internal, roofed, open space on the floor of which was a pool with goldfish and a fountain! Snack Floors. Date: circa 1944
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Amid the chaos and hardships of World War II, the NaFI Alexander Club in Rome, Italy, stood as a beacon of comfort and relaxation for Allied soldiers. Housed in a former department store, approximately the size of London's Selfridges, the club was named after General Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis, the Allied commander. The spacious interior featured a central, roofed atrium, where a tranquil oasis awaited weary soldiers. The floor of this open area was home to a shimmering pool filled with goldfish and a captivating fountain. These 'Snack Floors,' as they came to be known, offered a momentary escape from the rigors of war. Soldiers could unwind, socialize, and enjoy a hot meal or a refreshing beverage amid the lush greenery and soothing sounds of the water. The NaFI Alexander Club in Rome served as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Allied forces during World War II, providing a much-needed reprieve from the harsh realities of the battlefield.
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