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201916 minPGdoc-short

Historical Events

ATALAYA I

201916 minPGdoc-short

Atalaya served as the winter home for industrialist Archer Huntington and sculptress Anna, but their children never visited during their years there.

Historical Events

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Atalaya served as the winter home for industrialist Archer Huntington and sculptress Anna, but their children never visited during their years there.

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Frances Arpaia

Frances Arpaiadirector

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Atalaya was the winter home of Archer Huntington and his wife, Anna. They spent years in this location, but their children never visited. Today, Atalaya stands in ruins. Its once-watchful eyes now closed, the site reflects a bygone era. The film captures the history of this estate and its significance as a landmark of the past. It presents the legacy of the Huntington family and the decline of their winter retreat.

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