Coronado Tent City, California
12 in. x 7.5 in.
A quote from the May 1920 edition of the Coronado Tent City News – “They regret that they cannot stay in Tent City forever.”
Back then, people came to Coronado out of the heated interior of the Southwest, and from the extreme Eastern states and the Mid West. Holiday makers and vacation seekers flocked to Tent City by the hundreds to experience the joys of a home by the sea. And it wasn’t just Americans, people from foreign countries contributed liberally to the long list of visitors.
It was said that Tent City was all seaside and sunshine, the most ideal summer resort to be found anywhere. The climate of Tent City was exceptional even for Southern California and far surpassed the Riviera in climate and comfort. The close proximity of bay and ocean made it delightfully cool during the hot months, yet there was never a day at any time during the season too cool for comfort. more…