Malaga Cove School, Palos Verdes Estates, California

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CollectionPalos Verdes Homes Association Photo CollectionDate1926-03-01DescriptionImage 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.NotesDate Built: 1925Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes AssociationPVH building permit #49; two prints available.Photo Format1 photographic print (b/w)Held ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000029256Shelf LocationPVLH.PVSD.28.13Restrictions on AccessElectronically 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.Address375, Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, 90274, USALocation^[1]

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SubjectMalaga Cove School (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)Schools--California--Palos Verdes EstatesBird's-eye viewsCoastlines--California (Southern)Olmsted residenceTime Period1921-1930

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ArchitectAllison, David C.Allison, James E.BuilderJohnson, Anton

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