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Catalina Island, California, circa 1915. "Avalon Bay Aquarium wharf and beach." 5x7 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
I'm fairly certain that nearly every structure in this photo burned down just a few years later and were replaced newer buildings; the house with the onion shaped dome is certainly no longer there.
Same as the East Coast fashion. I was curious to see if the women were all wearing black stockings here -- and they are. How miserable that must have been.
Interesting that in a world without mass media the styles of bathing suits for men and women are exactly the same as the beach babies we've been seeing in Atlantic City and Coney Island. Mail order, perhaps?
[Magazines. - Dave]
What is the building near the middle of the photo with the onion dome?
Up on the hill is the tower of soon to be defunct United Wireless Telegraph Co.
One wonders if a lot of people's hearts gave out while climbing those endless staircases.
I am familiar with the Holly House, but this one is new. Anyone have any idea what it is and if it is still there?
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