Nixon"s Pool at the Western White House
An Historical Look at the White House's Pools, Spas and Other Water Features
When they wanted to get some R&R, President Richard M. Nixon and his wife, Pat, flew to their West Coast Spanish-style compound in the charming South Orange County seaside city of San Clemente, California. Here, you can see a true Southern California Midcentury-style backyard with square concrete pavers and an in-ground swimming pool. This photo was taken on July 9, 1971. Note the no-frills, collapsable aluminum lounge chair Nixon upon which Nixon is reading the newspaper.
The matching patio set in the background is nicely upholstered and is probably one made by one of the more high-end outdoor furniture manufacturers of the period, like Brown-Jordan or Tropitone.
When they wanted to get some R&R, President Richard M. Nixon and his wife, Pat, flew to their West Coast Spanish-style compound in the charming South Orange County seaside city of San Clemente, California. Here, you can see a true Southern California Midcentury-style backyard with square concrete pavers and an in-ground swimming pool. This photo was taken on July 9, 1971. Note the no-frills, collapsable aluminum lounge chair Nixon upon which Nixon is reading the newspaper.
The matching patio set in the background is nicely upholstered and is probably one made by one of the more high-end outdoor furniture manufacturers of the period, like Brown-Jordan or Tropitone.
