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

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CollectionPalos Verdes Homes Association Photo CollectionDate1929 Feb 26DescriptionImage shows view looking south at the entry of Farnham Martin’s Park located on the intersection of Via Campesina and Via Corta in Malaga Cove. Image shows detail view of terraced fountain and stonework walls, paths and stairs. Visible in the background is the Palos Verdes Water Company pump house and at right a partial view Marion Brashears' residence located at 2325 Via Pinale. The grassy area to the left of the fountain is the future site of the Malaga Cove Library. 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.Includes duplicate 5.5 x 4.5 print.Held ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000029959Shelf LocationPVLH.PVLD-PAR.32.14Restrictions 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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SubjectGardens--California--Palos Verdes EstatesLandscape gardening--California--Palos Verdes EstatesMalaga Cove (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)Farnham Martin's Park (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)FountainsTime Period1921-1930

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ArchitectOlmsted Associates

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