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Lincoln Heights

The Indian Village.
8/16/2001
On the outskirts of the city, near Eastlake Park, is the Indian Crafts Exhibition.
Which contains rare collections of aboriginal handiwork
Indians may be seen making baskets, pottery and blankets.
This area was near Lincoln Park consisting of 15 acres at a cost of $50,000.
Address was "Mission Road near Eastlake Park".
ca 1909 (Probably through the teens).
Presented was an Indian Crafts Exhibition before WWI.
Genuine Indians goods and souvenirs were sold.
Reportedly had the largest stock in America of Navaho blankets, rugs, and silver work a specialty.
Mention in the postcard is that "We have the Real Ramona for a few days only".
"I think this was on the same grounds before the Selig Zoo was built" j.a.


Trolley Trip by the Sea to the Orange Groves.
The reverse of the cards says,"Through the orange groves at Oak Knoll showing Hotel Wentworth.
Seen on Tilton's Trolley Trip, 100 miles for 100 cents, which includes free admission to the San Gabriel Mission or Giant Grape Vine,and the Los Angeles Ostrich Farm, or Indian Village.
First car leaves 9 a.m. from Pacific Electric Depot, corner 6th and Main Streets, Los Angeles, every day.
Reserved seats. No crowding".

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