Automobiles and bus decorated for celebration of newly opened highway, Palos Verdes Estates.
Abstract/Description: | Image shows an automobile, flatbed truck and bus decorated for dedication of the newly opened Palos Verdes Coast Road. A shield-shaped sign on the car reads, "Greetings from Palos Verdes Estates." The truckbed carries a sign that reads, "Dedicating Palos Verdes Coast Road" with greetings extended from various local cities. The completion of the highway was celebrated on July 31, 1926 with a parade and 300-car caravan that began in San Pedro and terminated in Redondo Beach. A grove of eucalyptus trees is visible in background. |
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Subject(s): | Automobiles Caravans Roads--California--History |
Date Created: | 1926-07-31 |
Title: | Automobiles and bus decorated for celebration of newly opened highway, Palos Verdes Estates. | |
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Date Created: | 1926-07-31 | |
Extent: | 1 photographic print (b/w); 7.25 x 9.25 in. | |
Abstract/Description: | Image shows an automobile, flatbed truck and bus decorated for dedication of the newly opened Palos Verdes Coast Road. A shield-shaped sign on the car reads, "Greetings from Palos Verdes Estates." The truckbed carries a sign that reads, "Dedicating Palos Verdes Coast Road" with greetings extended from various local cities. The completion of the highway was celebrated on July 31, 1926 with a parade and 300-car caravan that began in San Pedro and terminated in Redondo Beach. A grove of eucalyptus trees is visible in background. | |
Identifier(s): |
000028720 (Bar Code) http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt3489q89c (Calisphere) |
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Note(s): |
Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association |
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Subject(s): |
Automobiles Caravans Roads--California--History |
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Held by: | Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. | |
Location: | Local History Room. | |
Shelf locator: | PVLH.ROA.69.48 | |
Restrictions on Access: | Electronically 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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