"In 1913 Frank Vanderlip, a wealthy New York banker, purchased 16,000 acres and formed a syndicate of investors interested in developing the land. After several delays, one of which was World War I, the Palos Verdes Project was born.Most of the Peninsula was farm and ranch land until the early 1920s, when the Project’s planners began to design a new community. Concerned by the rapid growth of Los Angeles just a few miles away, they worked to feature attractive functional structures which celebrated the area’s coastal beauty, as well as roads which adhered closely to the natural formation of the land."
Aerial view of Malaga Cove and the South Bay, 1928 (Palos Verdes Library - Local History)
Then as today, this view served well in attracting new residents to the peninsula. Photographed from the fireroad extension of Paseo del Sol.
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19 comments:
No wonder it sold. I often wish I could time-machine back to Palos Verdes at that time, and other parts of California, like the Hearst Castle area.
Now THAT is a SWF image!
Breath taking...
What a beautiful aerial view. Love the ribbon of sand running through it(and I wish I was there!).
Spectacular view! I can see why PV is such a treasured location to live. Enjoy the weekend.
That is an awesome view! Wow! And what a stunning capture, perfect composition, Tash! All of that and gorgeous skies as well!! Doesn't get any better. Really mind blowing! Hope you have a great weekend!!
Sylvia
ow, what a great view!
All roads should follow the curves of the geography. Wasn't there some kind of Italian theme the planners were also trying to get across? you can sure see how fst development was going further up the coast in the historical photo.
I like how the clouds are in perspective as well.
A great panorama, and a meteorology lesson too, with the clouds following the coastline.
Amazing view!! A totally different world than mine, for sure.
That's pretty impressive with the development, it must have been jaw droppingly gorgeous back in 1913.
What a breathtaking photo... the colors are outstanding, and the ocean just beautiful.!
Thank you for showing wonderful scenery.
From the Far East.
Best regards.
ruma
Hopefully, this photo also reminds folks of what needs to now be preserved. Fablous shot. You are a lucky soul to live here.
Fantastic blue sky and magnificent scenery!
Very interesting informations about Palos Verdes'History!
have a nice weekend dear Tash
hugs
Léia
One of the finest views I have ever seen on your blog :)
And after the war my parents weighed their options, Compton, PV, Compton, PV, Compton won. Not exactly the best real estate investment, but Compton was a great place to grow up in the 50s. - Margy
Great view! Excellent shot!
That is certainly a view worth buying! Amazing photo.
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