Palos Verdes Estates

Autori

• John Phillips

Serie

• Images of America: California

Parametri

• 128 pagine
• 5 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The book explores the historical development of Palos Verdes Estates, highlighting its establishment as a master-planned community in 1922 under landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. It details the vision of Frank Vanderlip, emphasizing the area's exclusivity and affluence. Key landmarks include the Palos Verdes Golf Club, La Venta Inn, and the Malaga Cove Library, which showcases Early Californian architecture and is a registered historic site. The narrative captures the essence of early community life and the unique charm of its commercial areas.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

(In brossura)