Malaga Cove School, Palos Verdes Estates, California

Abstract/Description: Image shows elevated view looking north at Malaga Cove School, located at 385 Via Almar in Malaga Cove. Several automobiles are visible south of the school along Via Almar, with recently cleared landscape to the north and east of the school. In the background at far right is the Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. residence, located on Rosita Place, which was demolished in 1971 due to bluff erosion. The coastline and cities of Torrance and Redondo Beach are visible in distance. The grammar school, built for a cost of $85,000, opened on April 5, 1926 and received an Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects for the most notable school architecture in Southern California for the years 1925-26.
Subject(s): Malaga Cove School (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
Schools--California--Palos Verdes Estates
Bird's-eye views
Coastlines--California (Southern)
Olmsted residence
Date Created: 1926-03-00
Title: Malaga Cove School, Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Name(s): Allison, David C., architect
Allison, James E., architect
Johnson, Anton, builder
Date Created: 1926-03-00
Extent: 1 photographic print (b/w); 7.25 x 9.25 in.
Abstract/Description: Image shows elevated view looking north at Malaga Cove School, located at 385 Via Almar in Malaga Cove. Several automobiles are visible south of the school along Via Almar, with recently cleared landscape to the north and east of the school. In the background at far right is the Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. residence, located on Rosita Place, which was demolished in 1971 due to bluff erosion. The coastline and cities of Torrance and Redondo Beach are visible in distance. The grammar school, built for a cost of $85,000, opened on April 5, 1926 and received an Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects for the most notable school architecture in Southern California for the years 1925-26.
Identifier(s): 000029256 (Bar Code)
553 (Negative Number)
Note(s):

Date Built: 1925

Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association

PVH building permit #49; two prints available.
Subject(s): Malaga Cove School (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
Schools--California--Palos Verdes Estates
Bird's-eye views
Coastlines--California (Southern)
Olmsted residence
Held by: Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library.
Location: Local History Room.
Shelf locator: PVLH.PVSD.28.13
Restrictions on Access: Electronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.
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