Diorama of Palos Verdes, California.

Abstract/Description: Image shows interior view of unidentified office building with view of diorama of Palos Verdes. Visible is the southwest side of the peninsula with model ships sailing along Portuguese Bend in foregound toward Wilmington Harbor, and mountains in the background. An architectural mantel inscribed with "PALOS VERDES" is visible along the top of the diorama, with a mounted compass in foreground. The surrounding circular room bears classical columns extending to the second story, with a display case of vases visible in background at far right. A medallion with a mother and child in bas relief is visible between the columns. Diorama created by James Tillworth (“J.T.”) Edwards, geographer, artist and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. The model was constructed in E.G. Lewis’ offices in Atascadero in 1921, and transported to Los Angeles for display in January 1922. Howard H. Towle (1891-1972), an early salesperson in the Palos Verdes Project, notes in his oral history (Palos Verdes Local History Room, p. 3) at having seen the model installed in the Auditorium Building (also known as the Temple Auditorium) on Fifth Street and Olive across from Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles in October of 1921.
Subject(s): Diorama--California--Palos Verdes
Date Created: 1921
Title: Diorama of Palos Verdes, California.
Date Created: 1921
Extent: 1 photographic print (b&w); 8.25 x 10 in.
Abstract/Description: Image shows interior view of unidentified office building with view of diorama of Palos Verdes. Visible is the southwest side of the peninsula with model ships sailing along Portuguese Bend in foregound toward Wilmington Harbor, and mountains in the background. An architectural mantel inscribed with "PALOS VERDES" is visible along the top of the diorama, with a mounted compass in foreground. The surrounding circular room bears classical columns extending to the second story, with a display case of vases visible in background at far right. A medallion with a mother and child in bas relief is visible between the columns. Diorama created by James Tillworth (“J.T.”) Edwards, geographer, artist and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. The model was constructed in E.G. Lewis’ offices in Atascadero in 1921, and transported to Los Angeles for display in January 1922. Howard H. Towle (1891-1972), an early salesperson in the Palos Verdes Project, notes in his oral history (Palos Verdes Local History Room, p. 3) at having seen the model installed in the Auditorium Building (also known as the Temple Auditorium) on Fifth Street and Olive across from Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles in October of 1921.
Identifier(s): 000034488 (Bar Code)
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Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association

Citation: San Pedro News Pilot, 17 October 1921 and 3 January 2022.
Subject(s): Diorama--California--Palos Verdes
Held by: Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library.
Location: Local History Room.
Shelf locator: PVLH.DIO.05.08
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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