Farnham Martinâ€™s Park, Palos Verdes Estates, California

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CollectionPalos Verdes Homes Association Photo CollectionDate1929 Feb 29DescriptionImage shows view looking east at Farnham Martin’s Park located on the intersection of Via Campesina and Via Corta in Malaga Cove. Image shows detail view of fountain and stonework walls, paths and stairs. The grassy area to the center right is the future site of the Malaga Cove Library. Visible at center left is a four-unit apartment house located at 2413 Via Campesina built by James and Lizzie Woosley. Mature eucalyptus trees are visible in the background. Designed and built by the Olmsted Brothers, Farnham Martin's Park was dedicated in 1929 in memory of Farnham Battles Martin, landscape architect with the Palos Verdes Project.NotesPhoto Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association.PVH building permits, #126 and #166.Citation: Palos Verdes Bulletin, April, 1929, pg. 2.Includes duplicate 8 x 10 in. and 5 x 7 in. prints.Held ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000029926Shelf LocationPVLH.PVLD-PAR.32.11Restrictions 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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