"Ridgegate MiraVerde Private Townhome Village," Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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CollectionSam Williams' Photos of the Palos Verdes PeninsulaDate1975DescriptionImage shows the intersection of Highridge Road and Ridgegate Drive located in Rancho Palos Verdes and the entrance to the Ridgegate-MiraVerde Private Townhome Communities. Visible in the background is a building and signs advertising the exclusive Peacock Ridge condominium development. Both Ridgegate and MiraVerde were developed by the B.R. Morris Development Company. The 325-unit Ridgegate complex, designed by architect Christopher R. Wojciechowski, started selling in 1973. MiraVerde, a 250-unit development adjacent to Ridgegate opened model showrooms the following year. Floor plans for the MiraVerde homes were designed by the architectural firm of Stephen G. Oppenheim, AIA and Associates. Townhomes for both communities featured panoramic ocean and city views, recreational centers including swimming and therapy pools, night-lighted tennis and paddle tennis courts and clubhouses.LanguageengPhoto Size8 x 10 in.Photo Format1 photographic print (color)Resource Typestill imageHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000035204Shelf LocationPVLH.BUI.02.15Restrictions 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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Geographic LocationRancho Palos Verdes (Calif.)SubjectPlanned communitiesDwellingsTime Period1971-1980

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PhotographerWilliams, Sam

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