CATALINA ISLAND PATCH CHICAGO CUBS MAGNET & POCKET MAP BROCHURE # C3

Description: FREE SHIPPING OFFER INCLUDES... "1" MAGNET"1" CATALINA ISLAND - MAP/BROCHURE"1" CATALINA PATCH ABOUT THIS MAGNET 3.75 INCHES LONG 2 - INCHES WIDE NEW NEVER BEEN USED BROCHURE/MAPCATALINA PATCH CHICAGO CUBS CATALINA ISLAND TILES MAGNET 3.5 x 2 INCHES CATALINA ISLAND WALL MURIAL COLLECTIBLE CHICAGO CUBS CATALINA ISLAND MAGNETS BROCHURE PATCH LOCATION OF PHOTO: If you walk down the main strip on Catalina Island towards to Casino, you will come across a walkway on the right side of the street. As you enter this area, there are a set of tiles along a brick wall as you head towards the Casino. In this area, there is a set of wall mural art work tiles. One of those tiles displays a scene of the Chicago Cubs from back in the day shown on this magnet. The Chicago Cubs Spring Training & Clubhouse Compiled Internet Information Introduction William Wrigley Jr. of chewing gum fame, purchased a share in the Chicago Cubs in 1916 and slowly increased his stake in the team. His love of baseball and the team prompted Wrigley to gain controlling interest in 1921. Two years prior he had purchased Santa Catalina Island and was extremely invested in improving the Island as a tourist destination. He decided to combine his two passions, the Cubs and Santa Catalina Island, by bringing his players to the Island for spring training. In 1921, the pitchers and catchers traveled to the Island for training and the entire team made the trip the following year. The Chicago Cubs trained on the Island each spring through 1951, except for a few years during World War II. Spring Training The players spent 2 to 7 weeks on the Island each spring and stayed at the Hotel St. Catherine in Descanso Bay. Mr. Wrigley built a diamond and ballfield in Avalon Canyon, with the dimensions matching those of Wrigley Field in Chicago and a clubhouse was built adjacent to the field (now the Catalina Island Visitors Country Club). A typical spring visit for the Cubs began in mid-February, when pitchers, catchers and rookies arrived. The rest of the team followed a week later. In mid-March the club would break camp and sail for Los Angeles for two weeks of exhibition games across the Southwest and then back to Chicago. Community Interaction The players and coaches became an important part of the Island community and residents looked forward to their visit and the exhibition games each year. CATALINA ISLAND MAGNETS Collecting magnets is a popular hobby. Often times when on vacation, one of the first souvenirs someone will purchase is a magnet. You’ve probably purchased one yourself when on vacation. Once you start collecting magnets, you begin to look for unique magnets and fun items to fill in your collection. Such is the case with Catalina Island magnets. There are a variety of collectible Catalina magnets out there and many of the old magnets have a unique style and flavor to them. Collecting Catalina Island magnets offers you the opportunity to find a nice range of materials and items to pick from. Some Catalina Island magnets are reproductions of old vintage photos. Thus, they are new inventory with an old school look to them. These magnets are appealing and look good anywhere. The benefit is having a nice magnet with an old photo reproduction on. Also, it is in good condition and capable of being displayed anywhere. When searching for your special magnet, determine the style and time era you are looking for. Some magnets are oriented around majestic views, while other magnets focus on events or Catalina hobbies like fishing or swimming. There are several magnet offerings out there that include old steam ships and transportation systems that once connected the mainland to Catalina. It is also interesting to observe the changes of the Catalina shoreline. Often times a magnet will display Avalon Bay or a view from the old trails that covered the hills of Catalina before all those homes were built up into the hills of Avalon Bay. Most new Catalina Island magnets should be priced reasonably and offer free shipping. They make great gifts and fit into any greeting card. Any magnet collector will appreciate an old school vintage looking Catalina Island magnet. Compiled Internet Resources Catalina Island Santa Catalina Island, often called Catalina Island, or just Catalina, is a rocky island off the coast of the U.S. state of California. The island is 22 miles (35 km) long and 8 miles (13 km) across at its greatest width. The island is located about 22 miles (35 km) south-southwest of Los Angeles, California. The highest point on the island is 2,097 feet (639 m) Mt. Orizaba, at 33°22′29.7″N 118°25′11.6″W. One of the Channel Islands of California archipelago, Catalina lies within Los Angeles County. Most of the island is administered by the Catalina Island Conservancy. The total population as of the 2000 census was 3,696 persons, almost 85 percent of whom live in the island's only incorporated city, Avalon (pop. 3,728 (2010), with another 195 south of town, outside of the city limits). The second center of population is the unincorporated village of Two Harbors, in the north, with a population of 298. Development occurs also at the smaller settlements of Rancho Escondido and Middle Ranch. The remaining population is scattered over the island between the two population centers. Avalon, California Avalon, or Avalon Bay, is the only incorporated city on Santa Catalina Island of the California Channel Islands, and the southernmost city in Los Angeles County. Besides Avalon, the only other center of population on the island is the small unincorporated town of Two Harbors. The population was 3,728 at the 2010 census. Avalon was first settled in pre-modern times by members of the Gabrielino/Tongva tribe. From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, several different developers tried to develop Avalon into a resort destination community, but most went bankrupt. In 1919, William Wrigley, Jr. gained control of Avalon. Wrigley oversaw much of the development of Avalon, including the construction of the landmark Catalina Casino. The city remains primarily a resort community. Most of the waterfront is dominated by tourism-oriented businesses. The older parts of the town on the valley floor consist primarily of small houses and two and three-story buildings in various traditional

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