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Torrance Beach towards Malaga Cove and the Palos Verdes Peninsula

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CollectionPalos Verdes Homes Association Photo CollectionDate1931DescriptionImage 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.NotesDate Built: 1931Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes AssociationPhoto Format1 photographic print (b/w)Held ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000028985Shelf LocationPVLH.COA.04.01Restrictions 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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SubjectCoasts--California, Southern.Palos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.)Hollywood Riviera Club (Redondo Beach, Calif.)Time Period1931-1940

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Torrance Beach towards Malaga Cove and the Palos Verdes Peninsula

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