c.1900 SAN FRANCISCO SUTRO BATHS BATHHOUSE BILLBOARD~NEW 16"x20" WALL ART POSTER

Description: c.1900 HISTORIC SUTRO BATHS BATHHOUSE in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. Brand New Historical San Francisco Vintage c.1977 Wall Art Color Poster. Measures 16" x 20". "Adolph Sutro was born in Germany in 1830 and emigrated to the U.S.....an engineering genius who made his fortune mining the Nevada silver lode. In the early 1890's he offered $500 to the architects who would carry out his ideas for a splendid new bathhouse. "A small place would not satisfy me", he said. I must have it large, pretentious, in keeping with the environment, with the Heights, with the great ocean itself". Completed in 1894, the swimming pools of the Sutro Baths were the largest of their kind in an era when there were many indoor saltwater establishments. This natatorium, at the end of San Francisco's Ocean Beach, adjacent to the Cliff House, was a pleasure palace intended for the whole family. The swimmers had a choice of seven pools, the largest being unheated, the others (including one of fresh water) heated to various temperatures. Spring-boards, toboggan slides, trapezes, bars, swings, and all purchasable paraphenalia" (a complete gymnasium, rings...shoot the chutes, bucking broncos") were among the noted attractions. The largest of the Roman baths had about 200 feet of frontage...Two of these great bathing places might be dropped within the Sutro Baths and still leave room enough between them and outer walls for men to walk and women to flirt. The spectacular effect of the baths was prominent in the purpose of Mr. Sutro in planning these baths. The glazed roof (100,000 panes of glass), that great span that is more the two acres in area...in other words, said a writer, the Baths are too large to stand on Union Square." Direct from the Publisher, Marilyn Blaisdell and San Francisciana. Printed c.1977 in China by Impact. Colorful image which was produced from the original billboard advertising poster. Packaged in rolled form inside a rigid tube mailing tube. Tracking and Delivery confirmation included. No additional charge for shipping more than one poster! Click on this link to see many more similar items in my San Francisciana eBay Store To receive the automated shipping discount, please wait to pay for your items until after you have completed all your shopping. If you click on the PayNow/Checkout button after finishing your purchases, the invoice generated will automatically charge you for only one shipping charge. If for some reason however, the invoice shows more than one charge or if you decide on more items after paying for your initial purchases, I will be happy to generate a new invoice with no additional charges if you would simply email me. In addition, I will immediately refund the additional charges if somehow you have already paid more than you should have. Your business is always appreciated at BLAISDELL COLLECTIBLES. Your 100% satisfaction is my goal or I will gladly refund your money. 100% Money Back Guarantee (includes original shipping cost) if not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason. Please check my feedback with over 1,000 successful transactions over the past year. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister

Price: 13.99 USD

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End Time: 2024-03-11T21:40:52.000Z

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