The Natatorium is a tribute to World War I veterans from Hawaii. It’s also a salt water pool in Waikiki, but it’s been closed for the past 30 years and falling apart. Thursday, a task force made its final recommendation to tear it down. The debate got heated, but in the end 12 members voted, with nine choosing to demolish it. Built in 1927 the Natatorium is a national treasure to some and an eye sore to others, which is why a task force was assigned to figure out what to do with it. ( more )
Also check the excellent Natatorium blog ( http://natatorium.org/ ) who are fighting to preserve this National Register of Historic Places listed site.