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Hotel Metropole and Beach, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island Postcard. 1903, Hotel Metropole and Beach, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island Postcard
Filename: 918_11_LW004125.jpg
Size: 2550 x 1591 (3.5MB)
Date: 28th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
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Hotel Metropole and Beach, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island Postcard. 1903, Hotel Metropole and Beach, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island Postcard
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Media ID 9778063
© UIG CULTURAL HERITAGE
American Period Or Style Beach Building California Card Channel Islands Coast Commercial Art And Graphic Design Design Arts Detroit Photographic Company Los Angeles County North American Pacific Coast North American Period Or Style Photolithographs Pier Planographic Prints Postcard Transfer Prints Avalon Avalon Harbor Hotel Metropole Santa Catalina Island
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage postcard from 1903 captures the picturesque beauty of Hotel Metropole and Beach in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island. The stunning coastal scenery of California is showcased in this charming print, transporting us back to a bygone era of travel and leisure. The image depicts the grandeur of Hotel Metropole, a prominent building that stands proudly against the backdrop of the beach. Its elegant architecture reflects an American period or style, while its location on Santa Catalina Island adds to its allure. The postcard also showcases Avalon Harbor with its bustling pier, offering a glimpse into the vibrant atmosphere that once filled this seaside town. Printed by Detroit Photographic Company using photolithographs and transfer prints techniques, this postcard exemplifies commercial art and graphic design from that time. It serves as a testament to the skillful craftsmanship involved in creating such visual delights for tourists and collectors alike. As we admire this piece of history, we are reminded of the charm and allure that drew visitors to Santa Catalina Island over a century ago. This image invites us to imagine ourselves strolling along the sandy shores or indulging in luxurious accommodations at Hotel Metropole. A true treasure from North America's Pacific coast, this postcard encapsulates both nostalgia for simpler times and appreciation for timeless beauty found within nature's embrace.
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