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Historic Photo Print - Resort (San Marcos Water Gardens) for Alexander – Historic Photo Reproduction

Historic Photo Print - Resort (San Marcos Water Gardens) for Alexander — historic print
Historic Photo Print - Resort (San Marcos Water Gardens) for Alexander. Historic print from the Historic Print Archive collection.

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A window into the past: Historic Photo Print - Resort (San Marcos Water Gardens) for Alexander, preserved in this historic print. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.

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Historic Photo Print - Resort (San Marcos Water Gardens) for Alexander

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The record names this view as a resort at the San Marcos Water Gardens, a setting that suggests the appeal of spring-fed pools and landscaped grounds as leisure destinations. Resorts built around natural springs were a popular draw in the early twentieth century, when visitors sought swimming, boating, and shaded walks in lush surroundings. The record does not give a precise date or photographer, so the scene is best read as a window onto that wider culture of outdoor recreation. Look closely at the layout of the grounds and the way people gather near the water, which show how such places were arranged for guests.

SubjectsHistoric Print Archive
Original scan4,096 × 3,254 px · prints to 14 × 11 in at 300 dpi
ReferenceAMZ-SOTP-HPA-179661

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