Santa Monica
A History on the Edge
Nonfiction, Travel, Pictorials, Art & Architecture, Photography, History
| Author: | Paula A. Scott | ISBN: | 9781439630617 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. | Publication: | October 13, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Arcadia Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Paula A. Scott |
| ISBN: | 9781439630617 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. |
| Publication: | October 13, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Arcadia Publishing |
| Language: | English |
An icon of Southern California and one of America�s most imaginative and vibrant cities�the fitting destination at the end of Route 66�Santa Monica lies on the brink of the West and is known throughout the nation for its beaches and its Hollywood A-list locals With a foundation built by the Gabrielino Indians and molded by Spanish and Mexican land grants, railroad battles, and a constant influx of settlers, Santa Monica became an oceanside haven for actors and airplane companies, road races and ranchers.
An icon of Southern California and one of America�s most imaginative and vibrant cities�the fitting destination at the end of Route 66�Santa Monica lies on the brink of the West and is known throughout the nation for its beaches and its Hollywood A-list locals With a foundation built by the Gabrielino Indians and molded by Spanish and Mexican land grants, railroad battles, and a constant influx of settlers, Santa Monica became an oceanside haven for actors and airplane companies, road races and ranchers.
