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Olson Park

Posted on July 27, 2020December 29, 2020 by Wendy

The Chicago Tribune labeled Olson Park one of “Chicago’s Seven Lost Wonders.” Built next to the Olson Rug Company, this 22-acre park attracted over 200,000 people a year by 1955. The Olson Rug Company of Chicago was founded in 1874 by Oliver B. Olson. Born in Norway, he came to Chicago and learned the carpet…

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This beautiful example of mid-century modern desig This beautiful example of mid-century modern design resided in Saratoga, CA for 31 years. Designed by Bay Area architect John Savage Bolles, the Paul Masson Champagne Cellars opened in 1959. Bolles was best known for designing Candlestick Park, former home of the San Francisco Giants.

The entrance to the cellars featured a reception rotunda, pool, and a striking metal sculpture called the Effervescence of Champagne. Created by famed sculptor Gurdon Woods, it symbolized the dancing bubbles associated with champagne. 

(The second postcard photo is by Ansel Adams).

Read more about the Paul Masson Champagne Cellars on the blog. Link in bio.
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