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Get to know this Island paradise a little better whether that's by asking local opinion on the best place for lunch or by shaping local opinion on the issues we discuss over lunch. Post your questions and ideas as well as share your experiences and your opinions.
Get to know this Island paradise a little better whether that's by asking local opinion on the best place for lunch or by shaping local opinion on the issues we discuss over lunch. Post your questions and ideas as well as share your experiences and your opinions.
Catalina Island Discussion Forum
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Island Memories & History
Catalina's rich and varied history has intrigued residents and visitors alike for generations. This forum spotlights that history and those that love it. Come on in and immerse yourself in the past.
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Airport In The Sky!Many people know about Airport In The Sky. But there are even Locals in Avalon who have never lande…
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Catalina Underwater UFO BaseOne of the subjects that are discussed sub-rosa on the island is the legend of the Underwater UFO B…
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Family History in CatalinaMy wife's parents lived in Avalon in the late 50's and worked in many of the bars and res…
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Does anyone remember the Waikiki ? Waikiki Club ?Hello ! I'm trying to find a little bit of history on the Waikiki... were there multiple locat…
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Ralph Glidden And Giant Skeletons!Back in the 1970's NBC-TV had a talk show after the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson called the…
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Who was Hamilton?Question from site visitor: "Does anyone know who was the Hamilton for which Hamilton Cove w…
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1939 - 1942 Chicago Cubs Spring TrainingI have recently learned that my father participated in spring training with the Chicago Cubs as par…
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Flying fishWhile surfing around on tv last night, I came across Huell Howser's California Gold. Huell me…
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1959 or 1960 Buccaneer DaysIn 1959 or 1960, three of my Navy friends and I read about a "Buccaneer Days" festival to…
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Disney and a Catalina Tile and Pottery Co. ConnectionDoes any Catalina History Buffs,have any information about the Walt Disney Co, auditioning Catalina…
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Crescent Street BluesDoes anyone have the lyrics to "Crescent Street Blues" performend by a local band of the …
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The Summer of 1986Just looking for old friends that worked on the island the summer of 1986. Shawn Sheridan
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Cubs at CatalinaWhere was the location where the Cubs played at Catalina? I was on the isalnd this weekend and tho…
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magic isleDoes anyone have photos of the MS Magic Isle?
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P.L.A.Y. (preschool)Does anyone remember the beginning years of this preschool? It started in 1969 or so. Sharon Vaug…
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Plane crashThe first time I ever visited the island, in 1974, I went hiking on the divide trail with an island…
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lets make historycalling one and all to join in the protest to reopen Pebbly Beach road. If enuff of us show up f…
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War time personnel and activity recordsGreetings! I was talking to a friend of mines dad the other day, I haven't seen him for 30 …
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Avalon Community Church Building DateI'm looking for the date of the construction of the Avalon Community Church Building. Does th…
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Pirate Ship for Buccaneer Days!!just thought people on this forum might know someone that might be interested in a pirate ship and …
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Catalina Flying Boats / Catalina AirlinesWhen I think of historical Catalina, I think of the Casino, the Wrigley Mansion, old slow ferry boa…
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1940'sHello!, May name is Bill Taormina. I am currently working at athe Glenmore Plaza Hotel for the summ…
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Quarry TrainMy father spent many years growing up on Catalina. During this time he told us stories of his Fath…
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St. Catherine Demolished?Does anyone know WHY the St. Catherine Hotel was demolished in the 1960's?
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bird farmWhen I lived on the island in the sixties, the Bird Farm was a semi-important attraction. On my mo…
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Knights of AvalonI spent a number of summers working on the island in the sixties and flew many times on both Avalo…
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Museum VideosThe Catalina Island Museum has added two videos to eCatalina.com's Video Gallery. "Avalon…
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Anecdotes from the 1930s & 40sI am working on a romantic comedy set on Catalina circa 1947 or 1948. Does anyone remember any …
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William "Bill" Wrigley stories?There seems to be a great deal of information in local history books and archives about William Wri…
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Avalon from the '30'sBesides Sportland, on which land is now occupied by the Pavilion Lodge, the island playground lacks…
