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Mounted Print : Swimmers Floating in Great Salt Lake. ca. 1942, West of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 1004-BATHING AT SALTAIR-GREAT SALE LAKE, UTAH. FLOATING LIKE A CORK. 18 miles west of Salt Lake City, Utah, is an inland sea covering an area of 2, 000 square miles-75 miles long with a maximum width of 50 miles. It contains a higher percentage (21%) of common salt than any other large body of water in the world. Bathers enjoy the exhilarating experience of swimming in its water, so buoyant that it is impossible to sink. Saltair is a unique pleasure resort built on the shore of the lake. Its dance pavilion is one of the largest in the world
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Swimmers Floating in Great Salt Lake. ca. 1942, West of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 1004-BATHING AT SALTAIR-GREAT SALE LAKE, UTAH. FLOATING LIKE A CORK. 18 miles west of Salt Lake City, Utah, is an inland sea covering an area of 2, 000 square miles-75 miles long with a maximum width of 50 miles. It contains a higher percentage (21%) of common salt than any other large body of water in the world. Bathers enjoy the exhilarating experience of swimming in its water, so buoyant that it is impossible to sink. Saltair is a unique pleasure resort built on the shore of the lake. Its dance pavilion is one of the largest in the world
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Lithographs Offset Lithographs Photolithographs Planographic Prints Recreation Salt Lake City Salt Lake County Southwestern United States Transfer Prints Utah
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience the unique buoyancy of Great Salt Lake with our vintage photograph from 1942. Witness swimmers effortlessly floating in the salty waters, just west of Salt Lake City, Utah. Covering an expansive area of 2,000 square miles, this inland sea is the world's largest natural lake with a salt concentration of 21%. Discover the exhilarating sensation of swimming in such buoyant waters at the iconic Saltair resort. Relive history with this captivating image from Universal Images Group.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 12.8cm (8" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a group of swimmers floating effortlessly in the Great Salt Lake, Utah, around 1942. Located just 18 miles west of Salt Lake City, this inland sea spans an impressive area of 2,000 square miles with a length of 75 miles and a maximum width of 50 miles. What makes this lake truly remarkable is its high concentration of common salt, boasting a staggering percentage of 21%, higher than any other large body of water in the world. Bathers flock to this unique natural wonder to experience the exhilarating sensation of swimming in its buoyant waters. The lake's salinity is so intense that it renders sinking impossible; instead, swimmers find themselves effortlessly floating like corks on its surface. This extraordinary phenomenon creates an unforgettable and almost magical experience for all who venture into these briny depths. Nestled along the shore lies Saltair, an exceptional pleasure resort that has become synonymous with leisure and entertainment. Its grand dance pavilion stands as one of the largest worldwide—a testament to the allure and popularity surrounding this picturesque destination. This timeless image serves as a window into history, transporting us back to an era where people sought respite from daily life by immersing themselves in nature's wonders. It reminds us not only of our fascination with natural phenomena but also our desire for joyous moments shared among friends amidst breathtaking surroundings.
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