This beautiful poster has been re-mastered from an original 1920s advertisement for Club Arrowhead, and its facilities at Lake Arrowhead, California.
The vibrant colors and detail of this classic image have been painstakingly brought back to life to preserve a great piece of history.
The high-resolution image is printed on heavy archival photo paper, on a large-format, professional giclée process printer. The poster is shipped in a rigid cardboard tube, and is ready for framing.
The 13"x19" and 17"x22" formats are excellent image sizes that look great as a stand-alone piece of art, or as a grouped visual statement. These posters require no cutting, trimming, or custom sizing, and a wide variety of these frames are readily available at your local craft or hobby retailer, and online.
A great vintage print for your home, shop, or business!
HISTORY OF LAKE ARROWHEAD AND CLUB ARROWHEAD
Lake Arrowhead was originally conceived as part of a vast irrigation project to collect and deliver water to the parched communities and farmlands in the San Bernardino Valley. The Arrowhead Reservoir and Power Company planned a large reservoir in Little Bear Valley, and construction on the dam began in 1904. The lake was originally named “Little Bear Lake.”
The irrigation project was plagued from the beginning by engineering problems and complex litigation over water rights. The Arrowhead Reservoir and Power Company’s long legal battles ended in 1913, when the courts sided with the desert water users and prevented the Arrowhead interests from diverting any water from the Mojave watershed. The decision put an abrupt end to the company’s 22-year vision of selling irrigation water to the San Bernardino Valley, and forced a complete change in plans.
With their irrigation plans in ruin, the company redirected the project and decided to capitalize on the recreational possibilities of the lake and surrounding properties. During construction of the sparkling new lake, property values in the area had increased some 4,000 percent and the company began developing and selling valuable parcels.
In 1921, a well-financed Los Angeles syndicate purchased the properties and changed the name of the lake to Lake Arrowhead.
The new owners launched a major advertising campaign and in 1922, the original Lake Arrowhead Village was opened in a gala celebration. Ads in California’s magazines and newspapers touted the area as “California’s Finest Playground.” Development flourished in the 20’s and the company promoted nightly dances and competitions including sailing regattas, swimming events, and beauty contests.
Club Arrowhead was created as a private club for Lake Arrowhead property owners. Membership in the club provided access to an exclusive clubhouse and many of the lake’s best recreation facilities.
The lush Alpine look of the area and the proximity to Los Angeles made Lake Arrowhead a favorite movie location and also attracted many of Hollywood’s elite.
Southern Californians found the lake to be an ideal recreation destination and resorts and vacation homes sprouted up all across the mountain. In 1975, the property owners in Arrowhead Woods collaborated and purchased the lake and beaches and formed the Lake Arrowhead Association.
In 1977, the owners of the village and lodge properties unveiled a plan to build a totally new commercial village. As part of a training exercise, the local fire departments were allowed to burn the old village to the ground in a demolition project known as “The Big Blaze of 1979.” The new Alpine-style village comprised of shops, restaurants, and businesses is still a popular tourist destination today.
