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Catalina tile

Every building in Catalina is decorated with beautiful hand-gazed tiles. These tiles were made from 1927 to 1937 in a factory set up by William Wrigley to a) use the island's clay deposits and b) give the islanders employment. They are now collectors pieces.

 

Note (see comment below): this tile is actually a beautiful modern reproduction from RTK Studios.

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Uploaded on June 22, 2008
Taken on May 3, 2008