Torrance Beach towards Malaga Cove and the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Abstract/Description: | Image shows view looking south along Torrance Beach, with Malaga Cove in center and Rocky Point at far right. Several shore birds are visible along the sandy coastline. Visible at far left atop cliff overlooking the beach is a building, possibly the Hollywood Riviera Club, which was located on the border between the cities of Redondo Beach and Torrance. The clubhouse opened in 1931, offering banquet rooms, two bars, a dance hall and living quarters for various social functions, and closed after being heavily damaged by fire in 1958. |
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Subject(s): | Coasts--California, Southern. Palos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.) Hollywood Riviera Club (Redondo Beach, Calif.) |
Date Created: | 1931-00-00 |
Title: | Torrance Beach towards Malaga Cove and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. |
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Date Created: | 1931-00-00 | |
Extent: | 1 photographic print (b/w); 7.75 x 9.5 in. | |
Abstract/Description: | Image shows view looking south along Torrance Beach, with Malaga Cove in center and Rocky Point at far right. Several shore birds are visible along the sandy coastline. Visible at far left atop cliff overlooking the beach is a building, possibly the Hollywood Riviera Club, which was located on the border between the cities of Redondo Beach and Torrance. The clubhouse opened in 1931, offering banquet rooms, two bars, a dance hall and living quarters for various social functions, and closed after being heavily damaged by fire in 1958. | |
Identifier(s): |
000028985 (Bar Code) 860 (Negative Number) http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt1z09q780 (Calisphere) |
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Note(s): |
Date Built: 1931 Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association |
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Subject(s): |
Coasts--California, Southern. Palos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.) Hollywood Riviera Club (Redondo Beach, Calif.) |
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Held by: | Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. | |
Location: | Local History Room. | |
Shelf locator: | PVLH.COA.04.01 | |
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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