| Order Number | 00101341 |
| Title | |
| Photographer | Schultheis, Herman. |
| Collection ID | Herman J Schultheis Collection Los Angeles Photographers Collection |
| Location/Accession | |
| Date | Circa 1938 |
| Physical Description | 1photographicprint:b&w;11x15cm. |
| Notes | Title supplied by cataloger.; HermanJ. Schultheis was born in Aachen, Germany in 1900, and immigrated to the UnitedStates in the mid-1920safterobtaining a Ph.D. in mechanical and electricalengineering. He marriedEthelWisloh in 1936, and the pairmoved to LosAngeles the followingyear. He worked in the filmindustry from the late1930s to the mid-1940s, mostnotably on the animatedfeaturesFantasia and Pinocchio. His detailednotebook, documenting the specialeffects for Fantasia, is the subject of a 14-minuteshort-subjectincluded on the film'sDVD. In 1949, he startedemployment with Librascope as a patentengineer. Schultheis was an avidamateurphotographerwhotraveled the world with his cameras. It was on one of these photographicexhibitions in 1955 that he disappeared in the jungles of Guatemala. His remains were discovered18monthslater. The digitizedportion of this collectionrepresents the imagesSchultheistook of LosAngeles and its surroundingcommunitiesafter he relocated to the area in 1937. |
| Historical Data | 545 In 1920, WilliamWrigleyJr. and DavidM. Rentonbuilt the SugarloafCasino to serve as an entertainment and gatheringplace for CatalinaIsland'svisitors, but the venueprovedtoosmall, and was demolished in 1928. ArchitectsSumner A. Spaulding and WilliamWebberbuilt the 1929CatalinaCasino, also known as AvalonCasinoBallroom, on the samespot in the MoorishAlhambrastyle with ArtDecofixtures, furnishings and artwork, and included a grandballroom and movietheater. The SantaCatalinaIslandCompanywhich has operatedmost of the island'slodging, dining and touroptions for over116years, began a completerestoration in 2009. |
| Description | Peoplesit in permanentrows of theaterseatssetuparound the edge of the CatalinaCasinoballroom. The woodendancefloorisemptyunder the scallopedceiling. |
| Subject | Catalina Casino. Ballrooms--California--Avalon. Audiences--California--Avalon. Art deco (Architecture)--California--Avalon. Dance floors--California--Avalon. Avalon (Calif.). Santa Catalina Island (Calif.). Schultheis Collection photographs. |
| Format | Photographic prints |
| Credits | Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation. |
| Reproduction Information | Images available for reproduction and use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information. |
| Sub-Collection Name | Los Angeles Photographers Photo Collection |
There are a couple of things about the Catalina Casino that you should know. For starters, it’s not actually a casino—at least not in the way you’re thinking. Rather, the 91-year-old Catalina Island landmark has historically been a gathering place (a translation of the Italian casino) with a grand movie theater downstairs and a circular ballroom above. Also, it’s not a hotel—but you will be able to spend the night there this November for the first time ever.
During the Catalina Casino Sleepover Experience, you and a guest can have the 20,000-square-foot ballroom to yourself, with a three-course meal served on the veranda and a private movie screening in the Avalon Theatre. It’s a two-night experience, though you’ll only spend one of them in the Casino; for the other you’ll switch over to the century-old but recently-remodeled Hotel Atwater.
We’ll warn you, it’s not exactly cheap at $899 before taxes and fees, but you’re actually getting quite a bit for the price (including round-trip tickets for the Catalina Express or Catalina Flyer, which would normally cost about $150 for two people). In addition to the ferry fare, the two-night stay and the three-course meal (complete with Champagne and 1920s-inspired cocktails), the booking also includes access to a 24-hour concierge, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Catalina Casino, a private screening of a classic Hollywood film with popcorn and snacks, daily breakfast, use of a private golf cart, a souvenir gift bag and a $100 resort credit for dining and activities with the Catalina Island Company.
The 91-year-old Casino, which sits on a cliff’s edge overlooking the Avalon Bay below, has long been a symbol of the island’s history. First commissioned by William Wrigley Jr., the casino. Located in Avalon's Historic Landmark. The ballroom is available for weddings, private parties, corporate events, meetings and seminars. On-site catering for up to 1200 guests. The massive, twelve-story building includes the ballroom as well as a luxurious movie theatre. Without a doubt, the Casino will provide a getaway to remember. New Year's Eve December 31, 2019. Avalon Casino Ballroom Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 217, Avalon, CA 90704 (310)510-1520 Reservations a must. The 2020 event has been cancelled. We hope to hold the event in 2021. Included with Reservation Purchase. The New Year's Eve Gala at the Catalina Casino includes a gourmet buffet dinner, dancing, one champagne split per person, party favors and the classic midnight balloon drop!
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Reservations open up on Tuesday, October 27 at noon for five blocks of dates the following month: November 10–12, 12–14, 14–16, 16–18 and 18–20. For all dates, there’ll be a full 24 hours kept open between each booking period for an extensive deep cleaning.
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