a glimpse of California history.......
Newport Beach, California
FUN ZONE Speedboat
Balboa Bay Newport Harbor
Circa 1950s
Until the late 1930s, speedboat rides, which defied all sensible boating rules, thrilled inlanders with roaring trips up the bay, out into the Pacific Ocean and back. At that time, there was no speed limit in the bay! (Today the speed limit is 5 miles per hour) They would take off full speed from underneath the Balboa Pavilion with sirens blaring and race out of the bay and into the Pacific Ocean.
The Fun Zone, built in 1936, was at one time, a miniature amusement park covering the entire block between Palm and Washington Streets on the Bay Front.Today the Fun Zone consists of an arcade and amusement park with shops, restaurants and rides close to the Pavilion between Palm Ave and Main St, East of Balboa Blvd.
The Historical Landmark,
Balboa Pavilion
(California Landmark #959) was originally built as a Victorian Bath House and southern terminus for the Pacific Electric Railway connecting the beach with downtown Los Angeles.It still exists today as one of the last surviving recreational pavilions in California.
Vintage-looking, contemporary print on medium weight paper - NOT A POSTCARD.Image size 11" x 14" - ready to frame! Will fit right into 11" x 14" frames or add a mat for a gallery-look. Can be displayed separately or in a grouping - a great nostalgic look!
THE WORD "WEBEART" DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE PRINT.
Condition Notes: The 11" x 14" print you will receive is in excellent, unused condition carefully printed by offset printing methods - not a copy machine print! The original photograph has not been retouched before printing - flaws such as scratches, blurs and other imperfections may be present.Due to the various photographic methods used in capturing the original scenes in years past, the color or tone of your print may vary from image to image. Although this tends to enhance the vintage look, please look carefully before purchase. With multiple orders, we make every effort to insure your prints are compatible with one another.
SHIPPING: For multiple items purchased, shipping charges are always combined!! We only charge you once for shipping, no matter how many prints are shipped together - tracking included!