The 21 Buchanan Street Swimming bath was designed by Street Wilson and Fyfe and comprised a large hall enclosing the baths. The pool was opened by Mayor Payn on 7 December 1896.
Funds for this pool had been provided by WC Baker. The NPA took over the pools in 1948.
Ref: Steve Camp, Historic Pietermaritzburg, 2001.
PMB – Buchanan Street Swimming Bath 1895-1896