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This postcard shows the Venice Lagoon, part of the design of Abbot Kinney, who created 16 miles of canals to replicated the feeling of Venice, Italy in Southern California. Complete with Venetian style buildings and gondolas (as seen here), Kinney's Venice of America opened on July 4, 1905. This postcard (postmarked November 11, 1909) dates from that time. The building at center is the Antler Hotel. The lagoon area seen here is now the intersection of Pacific and Windward Avenues. Written on front: "I am going bathing this afternoon". Written on back: "Reached LA safe...Leave to night for El Paso. Regards from Walt. Arrive at El P Saturday 5 am @ TAME. Just like summer here." (source: Virtual Venice).
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