Los Angeles’ Iconic Central Library Was a Beacon of Early Art Design
Jenn Thornton
Built in 1926, the Richard J. Riordan Central Library offers one of the most interesting plotlines in Los…
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Looking back to when Los Angeles and the South Bay was nothing but rolling hills and dunes—throwing back to rediscover the places you know and love to learn about the dense history and famous historical figures behind them.
Redondo Beach Historic Library The Jewel of Veterans Park
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Redondo Beach Historic Library: The Jewel of Veterans Park If you had been a local sailor in 1895, at…
The Hill House: The Early History of Hermosa Beach
Denise Kano
Although given the name of “Hermosa” by early developers (“beautiful” in Spanish), the earliest years of Hermosa Beach were described as far from beautiful. Once referred to as a collection of bare sand dunes, the area was subject to the unrelenting wind that whipped across the dunes and made life miserable for even the most resilient pioneer.
La Mar Theater: Manhattan Beach’s Favorite Theater
The intersection of Manhattan Avenue and Manhattan Beach Boulevard has been the focal point of activity in Manhattan Beach since the city’s inception. In the late 1930s it got a little busier with the La Mar Theater.
Catalina Casino: A Regal Landmark
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The Catalina Casino, standing at approximately twelve stories tall, continues to beckon tourists and remind locals of Catalina…
The Point Vicente Lighthouse—Bright Historic Beacon
Before lighthouses were installed along the Pacific Coast, shipmasters took their chances near the coastline, particularly loathing the dangerous stretch of coastal waters along the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Palos Verdes Golf Club a Historic Hole-in-One
In 1923, on what were then vast, desolate hills and barely covered with sage and cactus, construction began on the future Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club.
The Bijou Theater: A Hermosa Classic
We take our limitless entertainment choices for granted, ranging from countless movie theatres with 3-D special effects, to DVDs delivered to our door so we can watch movies in the comfort of our own home.