Street scene on Santa Catalina Island, ca.1905

Photograph of the Strand in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, ca.1905. Hundreds of pedestrians are in the street and on the sidewalk. Mostly wooden buildings line the street, including the Grand View Hotel. An American flag flies from a building at right. Several shaded seats are occupied by people at right. A hill with sparse vegetation is visible in the background. Legible signs include: "Sumner Ave., Del Mar, Glenmore Hotel, Island Villa, Campus Virginia", "Ocean View Metropole Annex no. 26", "Sumner Ave., Ocean View, Avalon Inn, Camp Albert, Golf links, Tennis courts", "McCall patterns, 10¢, 15¢", "Bristol Cafe", "Darlington", "Island Buffet, bar & restaurant", "Cigars, tobacco", "Ladies entrance", "Hotel, Bay View", "Hotel Grand View", "Billy's", "Optimo aquarium".