Balboa, California

Postcard

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Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach

Name/Title

Balboa, California

Entry/Object ID

BIM2020.005.378

Description

Two copies of a color postcard of people inside the fun zone with the carousel behind them, both the large and the mini one. The harbor master office and Pavilion roof are visible over the top of the buildings in the background. There is a small, closed box Farris wheel in front of the large carousel and a mechanical ride booth with three assorted amusements. The sign for the penny arcade is on the right side and a snow cone stand is on the left. The harbor master office is visible just over the back wall of shops. One sent and one unused. The sent card was mailed from Balboa on July 11, 1959 at 2:30 pm to Camp Wasewagan in the San Gabriel Valley. Addressed to Miss Sharon Edwards. The sender did not sign the card. Published by Golden West. Printed by H. S. Crocker. Photograph by George E. Watson. Postcard number GW 373.

Subject

Fun Zone, Carousel, Farris Wheel

Subject Place

Location

Balboa Fun Zone

City

Balboa, Newport Beach

State/Province

California

Country

United States of America

Collection

Bob Lambert Postcard Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Postcard, Picture

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photochrome (1930-Present)

Place Published

City

Long Beach

State/Province

California

Country

United States of America

Printer

H. S. Crocker Co., Inc.

Place Printed

Location

Los Angeles

State/Province

California

Country

United States of America

Photographer

George E. Watson (G. E. Watson)

Addressee

Name

Miss Sharon Edwards

Address

Street
Camp Wasewagon, San Gabriel Valley Camp Fire Girls
City
Seven Oaks
State/Province
California

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Dear Sharon Lot to tell about George. Having Fun. Hot!!! See ya soon.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Postcard Number

Other Number

GW 373

Create Date

April 23, 2021

Update Date

June 10, 2021