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Palos Verdes Library District Local History Collection
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Description
Palos Verdes Library District's photograph collection includes images of historical interest to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding Los Angeles County area. Images document schools, churches, lighthouses, residential, and public buildings. Famous locations include Wayfarer's Chapel, La Venta Inn, Marine Land, and the Point Vicente Lighthouse. Formats include panoramic and aerial photographs. A gift from the Palos Verdes Homes Association, most of the pictures originally appeared in the Palos Verdes Bulletin, published from November 1924 through October 1931 as the area's first newsletter. Consult the library for more information.
Extent
Approximately 2,000 items, including photographs and postcards 200 online items
Restrictions
Materials in this collection are in the Public Domain. Please credit the Palos Verdes Library District when citing images. To obtain copies of images for publication purposes, please contact the Palos Verdes Library District, Digital Services Manager. 310-377-9584 x284.
Availability
Collection is open for research.