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Alpine-Alpa

Posted on June 30, 2020December 29, 2020 by Wendy

Who wouldn’t love to buy alpine cheese from a Swiss style food truck? Or see what was once the world’s largest cuckoo clock? Or dine in the Heidi Chalet restaurant under large murals of the Alps? You could find all of these at Alpina-Alpa on Route 62 in Wilmot, Ohio. The restaurant Alice and Hans…

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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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