The Inn At Mt. Ada
The Clock Tower
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Catalina Island
Catalina Island was purchased by William Wrigley Jr. and his wife Ada in 1919. Their presence was felt very much by those living there at the time and continues with those who visit today. The home William built for his wife Ada sets atop the bluff on the east side of the crescent bay overlooking the town of Avalon and harbor. Today the home serves as a Bed & Breakfast known as "The Inn At Mt. Ada". Telephone 1-800-608-7669 or 310-510-2030. Email mtadainn@hotmail.com
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Across the Bay is the clock tower which Ada had designed with Westminster Chimes in a majestic setting and a commanding view to all. It strikes the quarter hours and hour filling the area with its carillon chimes. Several years later, some people of the town claimed they were disturbed with the continuous chiming claiming to keep them awake at night. Ada agreed to muting the chimes for the hours of 8:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m. Click on the photo of the clock tower and notice the tile roof. Tomorrow I will blog about the history of the clay tiles and pottery of the island.
2 comments:
The tile roof on the clock tower is very beautiful. That is a design you don't see often.
Is there anything about Catalina Island that is not "just beautiful or awesome"?
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