Malaga Cove School, Palos Verdes Estates, California.

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CollectionPalos Verdes Homes Association Photo CollectionDate1928DescriptionImage shows view looking north at Malaga Cove School, located at 385 Via Almar in Malaga Cove. Fives automobiles are visible south of the school along Via Almar, with lush landscaping visible. Visible at left in the background are the tennis and basketball courts. In the background at far right is the Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. residence, located on Rosita Place, which was demolished in 1971 due to bluff erosion. The coastline and cities of Torrance and Redondo Beach are visible in distance. The grammar school, built for a cost of $85,000, opened on April 5, 1926 and received an Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects for the most notable school architecture in Southern California for the years 1925-26. Back of image includes 'Donated by the Palos Verdes Peninsula News' stamp.NotesDate Built: 1925Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes AssociationPVH building permit #49.LanguageengHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000041418Shelf LocationPVLH.PVSD.28.14aRestrictions 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.Address375,Via Almar,Palos Verdes Estates,90274,USALocation^[1]

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SubjectOlmsted residenceMalaga Cove School (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)Schools--California--Palos Verdes EstatesCoastlines--California (Southern)Time Period1921-1930

Personal Name

ArchitectAllison, David C.Allison, James E.

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