Vintage California - Steamers Catalina + Avalon

Antique scenic view post card
Linen era, circa 1939
Postmark Avalon, Calif.
Western Publishing & Novelty Co. / C.T.



Steamers "Catalina" and "Avalon" at Pier, and Casino,
Avalon Bay, Santa Catalina Island, California

Reverse caption:

Two large ocean steamships, the "Catalina" and the "Avalon" are built to safely and comfortably accomodate thousands of passengers daily on the delightful two hour ocean voyage from the Mainland to Santa Catalina.

 www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9mOhL…   "26 Miles Across The Sea"

In February 1919, chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. bought a controlling interest in Santa Catalina and its associated properties.

Wrigley devoted himself to preserving and promoting it, investing millions in needed infrastructure and attractions, including the construction of the new Catalina Casino, completed May 29, 1929. In order to encourage growth, Wrigley purchased steamships to service Avalon, including the SS Virginia (renamed the SS Avalon) and the SS Catalina which was launched on the morning of May 3, 1924.
Wrigley also brought attention to the town of Avalon by having his Chicago Cubs
use the island for the team's spring training from 1921 to 1951.

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