Automobiles decorated for celebration of newly opened highway, Palos Verdes Estates.

Abstract/Description: Image shows elevated view looking northeast of several automobiles, a truck and a bus decorated for dedication of the newly opened Palos Verdes Coast Road. The truckbed carries a sign that reads, "Dedicating Palos Verdes Coast Road" with greetings extended from various local cities. The completion of the highway was celebrated on July 31, 1926 with a parade and 300-car caravan that began in San Pedro and terminated in Redondo Beach. The photograph is taken from a balcony along front of the Gardner Building in Malaga Cove Plaza.
Subject(s): Automobiles
Roads--California--History
Caravans
Gardner Building (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
Date Created: 1926-07-31
Title: Automobiles decorated for celebration of newly opened highway, Palos Verdes Estates.
Date Created: 1926-07-31
Extent: 1 photographic print (b/w); 7.25 x 9.25 in.
Abstract/Description: Image shows elevated view looking northeast of several automobiles, a truck and a bus decorated for dedication of the newly opened Palos Verdes Coast Road. The truckbed carries a sign that reads, "Dedicating Palos Verdes Coast Road" with greetings extended from various local cities. The completion of the highway was celebrated on July 31, 1926 with a parade and 300-car caravan that began in San Pedro and terminated in Redondo Beach. The photograph is taken from a balcony along front of the Gardner Building in Malaga Cove Plaza.
Identifier(s): 000028746 (Bar Code)
408 (Negative Number)
http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt638nd3qv (Calisphere)
Note(s):

Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association

Two prints available.
Subject(s): Automobiles
Roads--California--History
Caravans
Gardner Building (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
Held by: Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library.
Location: Local History Room.
Shelf locator: PVLH.ROA.69.50
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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