Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village (Images of America) by Tricia Obrien
Once upon a time, the Conejo Valley was primarily home to the Chumash Indians, oak trees, and animals. Eventually, ranches took over, cowboys made the valley their home, and the area served as a country retreat for the adventurous people of Los Angeles. The producers of numerous movies and television shows took advantage of the natural beauty that could not be duplicated on a soundstage. Hollywood stars found privacy. Soon, word spread about the tranquility and wonderful opportunities of the Conejo Valley, and the growth began. Thousand Oaks received a name and boundaries and became a city, Lake Sherwood expanded, Hidden Valley was no longer so hidden, and the birth of Westlake Village brought the city to the country.
O'Brien, Tricia: - Author Tricia O Brien, whose own family has deep Bayview Hunters Point roots, tells the area s story through more than 200 vintage photographs culled almost exclusively from the collections of local families and history-minded organizations. She shows readers the dramatic transformation that has occurred since the early days; the naval shipyard that once dominated the area is being redeveloped and the new Third Street light rail extension is bringing further change to the Bayview. Today, the neighborhood has its challenges, but this stirring collection is proof that the Bayview s history is an illustrious one and its spirit is strong.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781467125697 |
| ISBN 10 | 1467125695 |
| Title | Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village (Images of America) |
| Author | Tricia Obrien |
| Series | Images Of America Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing (SC) |
| Year published | 2017-08-21 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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