Description: An antique albumen photograph from an album of 1900-1909 western U.S. scenes including the Atlantic and Pacific (became Santa Fe) end First Transcontinental Railways. Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Good condition and very well taken care of for its age. Likely some light curling, flaking, and other age related deterioration. Please see photos for scans. The photograph shows a wooden structure by a large body of water, possibly representing a recreational swimming area or pool. The structure includes platforms and slides, surrounded by a covered building with multiple levels. Trees in the background suggest a rural setting, likely in the western United States during the early 1900s.In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, public swimming facilities like this one were popular in many western U.S. cities. These locations served as community gathering places during the warmer months. Such structures were often constructed along or near railways for ease of access by travelers and locals.There are no visible signs or text within the photograph to provide additional context or identification. No known people can be directly identified from the image.
Price: 47 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-24T14:21:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: lake, outdoors, vintage, swimming platform, early 1900s, rustic
Theme: architecture, community life, history, western
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
