In 1905 , the Carmel Arts and Crafts Club was formed to support and produce artistic works . After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake the village was inundated with musicians , writers , painters and other artists turning to the establishing artist colony after the bay city was destroyed . The new residents were offered home lots – ten dollars down , little or no interest , and whatever they could pay on a monthly basis
1906 San Francisco earthquake
1906 San Francisco earthquake
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California