Description: 1906 Vintage Visit the New OCEAN PARK BATH HOUSE in Ocean Park California near Los Angeles Ad An original antique full page ad . . . carefully removed from the bound magazine - November 1906 Pacific Monthly The Bath House rage was full on and this ad was promoting a new addition . . . “The Finest, Handsomest, largest and Best Equipped in the United States . . . “ Largest Swimming Pool in the World . . . Absolutely Safe Surf Bathing . . .” At the turn of the 20th century, elaborate indoor swimming pools, often financed by railroad companies, popped up along the coast. The Ocean Park Bath House, built by A.R. Fraser in 1905 On July 4, 1905, the massive $185,000 Moorish-style Ocean Park Bath House opened to a throng of eager day-tripping Angelenos. “The doors swung open, and from that moment until the day had worn far into the night the two plunges were alive with human fish,” it was reported. The era of the bath house would come to an end only a few years later in 1909. Tastes changed, and bathhouses became increasingly unfashionable. 7” x 10 1/4” . . . Reverse side has printing Condition: Very Good condition – nice and crisp Look at my feedback and bid with confidence! ~ I combine shipping ~ Thanks for looking! pm14 Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 11 USD
Location: Clinton, Washington
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Original
Type of Advertising: Print Ad
Date of Creation: 1906
