A real photo postcard of crowds at a Venice, California beach, 4 July 1911.
Entry/Object ID
2012.273.1.1
Description
A real photo postcard of crowds at a Venice, California beach, 4 July 1911. The image shows a packed beach with persons mainly wearing suits and dresses, with a few people in bathing costume in the water. What looks a tow line is in view running across the photo. Some structures and, in the distance, a pier and roller coaster at Ocean Park in Santa Monica are also of note. The message notes that there were 10,000 persons present and that fireworks, but not firecrackers, were allowed for the holiday. With minor soiling and minor edge abrasion, mirroring, the condition is good.
