SAN FRANCISCO SUTRO BATHS HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH BOOK~NEW OUT OF PRINT by BLAISDELL

Description: "SAN FRANCISCIANA HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPH BOOK OF SUTRO BATHS" "Out of Print" spiral bound pictorial history book including 57 photographs of one of San Francisco's most beloved and historic landmarks. Sutro Baths is the subject of a recently released (November 2011) 1-1/2 hour documentary titled: "Sutro's - The Palace at Lands End" From the San Francisciana Collection, Published by Marilyn Blaisdell, Copyright 1987. Historical Narrative and captions by Robert Ehler Blaisdell. "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." Book measures 7" x 7.5" Brand New "Out of Print" Book. Direct from the Publisher, Marilyn Blaisdell. This book which was previously available from a variety of retail outlets has sold out all 10,000 copies except for limited remaining publisher inventory. Tracking and Delivery confirmation included.No Additional Charge when purchasing more than one book! See More Similar Items @ San Francisciana Store To receive the automated shipping discount, please wait to pay for your items until after your 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 send you a new invoice. I will always refund any 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 and includes a 100% Money Back Guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason. Please check my feedback with over 1,000 positive transactions over the past year.

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