Gaffey Street Pool Restoration

The existing Gaffey Street Pool, historically known as the “Hey Rookie” Pool, is located within the Fort McArthur Museum Complex in San Pedro, CA.
"Hey Rookie" was a traveling Army parody during World War II that was written and produced by soldiers stationed at Fort MacArthur. Among those who
saw the play were Gens. George Patton and Dwight Eisenhower. The show raised $250,000 that was used to help fund construction of the pool, which
opened in June 1943.

After the war ended, the pool was opened to the public and remained so until it was closed in the 1990s over safety concerns. The shuttered pool quickly became a magnet for taggers.

The project restored the pool to its original design, improving its structural integrity; provided significant site grading for improved public accessibility and picnic areas; and offers a new bathhouse and multipurpose room for the community. We worked closely with the city by providing sub-consultant services and staff in a combined team approach to project delivery.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Location: San Pedro, CA
Owner: Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering and Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation
Completion: 2017  

TEAM MEMBERS

Paul Murdoch
Milena Murdoch
Kin Lee
Peter Rindelaub

Consulting Project Architect in support of the City of Los Angeles Architectural Division

PRESS

ENR California Best Projects 2018 Government/Public Buildings: Hey Rookie Pool
San Pedro’s 1940s-era public swimming pool reopens after complete renovation
Pool with a view: San Pedro’s refurbished hillside pool set to reopen