Manhattan Beach by Jan Dennis
In the late 1800s, as surrounding areas grew at a steady pace, Manhattan Beach remained a tranquil, sparely populated area, inhabited only by those willing to challenge its sand dunes. Captured here in over 200 vintage images is the development, expansion, and transitions of this stretch of land called Manhattan Beach and the indelible impressions made by its earliest settlers.Originally the land on which today's city of Manhattan Beach is situated was a broad series of sand dunes stretching from Playa del Rey to Redondo Beach. With the arrival of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad in 1888, and the Pacific Electric in 1903, more sightseers and homebuyers were discovering the South Bay. Pictured here is the development of the area, from plank-covered paths, to dirt roads, to the street paving of today; early photographs of downtown development including the first City Hall; local businesses and industries such as Ercole's Caf© and State Bank; and the most vital aspect of any American town: the residents, with names like Cambell, Freeman, Ward, and Merrill.
Dennis, Jan: - You will enjoy reading this book on the history of the Manhattan Beach Police Department as much as I enjoyed working with Jan as she wrote it! I am fortunate to call Jan a friend, but she is also a friend of my profession. Jan has provided Old Father Time another opportunity to talk about the rich past of Manhattan Beach, this time from a law enforcement perspective.
-Police Chief Ernest Klevesal
-Police Chief Ernest Klevesal
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780738519111 |
| ISBN 10 | 0738519111 |
| Title | Manhattan Beach |
| Author | Jan Dennis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Year published | 2001-12-05 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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