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VIRTUAL MUSEUM EXHIBITS
The wonderful photos and text for the Virtual Museum Exhibits have been provided by Jeannine Pederson, Curator of Collections at the Catalina Island Museum. Located on the ground floor of the Casino Building, the Catalina Island Museum explores the Island's rich cultural heritage. Docent led, tile walking tours are offered at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays (reservations required). The Museum is open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. seven days a week (closed Christmas day). Admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors and $1.00 for children (6-15). |
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The Evolution of a Resort Community
The nineteenth century was an era of significant change for Santa Catalina Island. |
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Catalina Tile and Pottery 1927 to 1947
The tile and pottery that was manufactured on the Island between 1927 and 1937 is one of the Island's unique historical treasures. |
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The Casino: Catalina's Landmark of Entertainment
The Santa Catalina Island Company, under the direction of William Wrigley Jr. and David M. Renton, built the Casino building in 1928 and 1929. |
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The Chicago Cubs Spring Training & Clubhouse
The players spent each spring on the Island and stayed at the Hotel St. Catherine in Descanso Bay. Mr. Wrigley built a diamond and ballfield in Avalon Canyon, with the dimensions matching those of Wrigley Field in Chicago and a clubhouse was built adjacent to the field (now the Catalina Island Visitors Country Club). |
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Filming Catalina: Hollywood’s Exotic Back Lot
Santa Catalina Island has served as the location for the filming of over 500 motion pictures, documentaries, television programs and commercials over the past 90 years. |
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Seaplanes of Catalina
For a resort community out in the middle of the ocean, the burning question has long been how do visitors reach this paradise destination. Transportation to the Island is crucial and has been offered in a variety of forms over the years. |
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World War II on Catalina Island
The enchanting resort community of Avalon was experiencing it's hey day prior to the breakout of World War II. | | |
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