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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The photograph was taken on the grounds of Casa Romantica, the historic home of Ole Hanson, founder of San Clemente. The home, located at 415 Avenida Granada in San Clemente, changed hands several times and was also briefly known as Casa Blanca and Casa Descana. Currently it is known as the Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Photograph caption dated July 11, 1956 reads, "Pretty Marjorie Divel, queen of San Clemente Fiesta which will get under way with colorful parade on morning of July 28, takes a peek at trophy to be given for outstanding parade entry. Smiling their approval are fiesta princesses, left to right, LaDonna Boyer, Kay Quayle, Jackie Knutson and Kathy Maykowski. Queen and her court will head festivities."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens (San Clemente, Calif.) Beauty contestants--California--San Clemente Young women--California--San Clemente Awards--California--San Clemente Fountains--California--San Clemente Historic buildings--California--San Clemente San Clemente (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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