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

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CollectionPalos Verdes Homes Association Photo CollectionDate1926-07-31DescriptionImage shows an automobile, truck and bus decorated for dedication of the newly opened Palos Verdes Coast Road. A shield-shaped sign on the car reads, "Greetings from Palos Verdes Estates."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 front of the Gardner Building in Malaga Cove Plaza is visible in background, with two men standing in wrought-iron balcony overlooking the caravan.NotesPhoto Source: Palos Verdes Homes AssociationPhoto Format1 photographic print (b/w)Held ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000028738Shelf LocationPVLH.ROA.69.49Restrictions 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.

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SubjectAutomobilesRoads--California--HistoryCaravansGardner Building (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)Time Period1921-1930

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

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