Catalina Island - 2008 Vacation Planner - (Page 54) Catalina Island’s Romantic Past The island paradise was inhabited by Native Americans for over 7,000 years. In 1542 they greeted the first European explorer, Don Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo. Sixty years later, Don Sebastián Viscaíno of Spain stopped at the island while exploring the California coast looking for good ports. This was when the island was given the name “Santa Catalina” after St. Catherine of Alexandria. Early Avalon Bay 1892 The Banning brothers purchased Catalina Island and formed the Santa Catalina Island Company in 1894. The Banning brothers developed several attractions in Avalon and built the roads in the interior of the Island. After a devastating fire destroyed half of Hotel Metropole in 1915, the Banning brothers tried to recover their investment but ultimately sold the Island in 1919. 54 CATALINA HISTORY 1887 1800s Avalon Bay The town of Avalon was founded as a resort by George Shatto. As early as 1790, American, Russian and Aleut Indians hunted sea otter at Catalina in defiance of Spain. Catalina became a haven for Yankee smugglers during the Mexican Era. When the Americans took over, squatters brought sheep and cattle to the island. A troop of Union soldiers even camped on Catalina in 1864 while surveying it for a possible Indian reservation. Union barracks still stand today at Two Harbors. 1911 Cecil B. De Mille on Set As early as 1911 Catalina Island has served as the location for movies, documentaries, television programs and commercials. William Wrigley, Jr. 1919 Bing Crosby 1933 1898 The Avalon Tuna Club was founded. It is the oldest fishing club in the United States and attracted the likes of Zane Grey, Cecil B. De Mille, John Wayne and even Winston Churchill. William Wrigley, Jr., chewing gum magnate, purchased controlling interest in the Santa Catalina Island Company and became the Island’s new owner. He quickly began to invest much of his personal wealth to develop Avalon into one of the most unique island resorts in the country.
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Catalina Island - 2008 Vacation Planner Contents YOUR ISLAND GUIDE Island Time Time in Avalon Catalina Activities Accommodations Catalina Dining Catalina Shopping Two Harbors Catalina's Interior Itinerary Ideas Transportation ISLAND DIRECTORY Directions to Terminals ISLAND MAPS Accommodations Avalon Hotels Real Estate/Rentals Activities Catalina Island Catalina History Dining Shopping Wedding/Event Planning Visitor & Local Services Calendar of Events Two Harbors Visitors' Information Catalina Island - 2008 Vacation Planner Catalina Island - 2008 Vacation Planner - (Page Cover1) Catalina Island - 2008 Vacation Planner - (Page Cover2) Catalina Island - 2008 Vacation Planner - (Page 1) Catalina Island - 2008 Vacation Planner - YOUR ISLAND GUIDE (Page 2) Catalina Island - 2008 Vacation Planner - YOUR ISLAND GUIDE (Page 3) Catalina Island - 2008 Vacation Planner - Island Time (Page 4) Catalina Island - 2008 Vacation Planner - Island Time (Page 5) Catalina Island - 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