Historic Photographs

Historic Manhattan Beach Photographs. Pictures from 1902 through 2019 © the Manhattan Beach Historical Society. Click on any picture for an expanded view.

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The Beach. Photo taken from the Pier looking north. Note the Pacific Electric Red Car tracks along the present day bike path and the Marine Ave. Pavilion in the distance.

The Beach
O001.jpg — Circa 1936

The Beach. Photo taken from the Pier looking north. Note the Pacific Electric Red Car tracks along the present day bike path and the Marine Ave. Pavilion in the distance.

The Community Church, 904 Highland Ave. Built in 1909, the first church in Manhattan Beach.

The Community Church
O002A.jpg — Circa 1920s

The Community Church, 904 Highland Ave. Built in 1909, the first church in Manhattan Beach.

The Community Church at 904 Highland Ave. The church was first built in 1909 and enlarged in 1924. The structure still exists as an apartment house.

The Community Church
O002B.jpg — Circa 1933

The Community Church at 904 Highland Ave. The church was first built in 1909 and enlarged in 1924. The structure still exists as an apartment house.

The bath house, located under the deck of the Pier near its base. It had 360 lockers for bathers and it rented swim suits and sun umbrellas to beach goers.

The Bath House
O003.jpg — Circa late-1920s

The bath house, located under the deck of the Pier near its base. It had 360 lockers for bathers and it rented swim suits and sun umbrellas to beach goers.

Tennis Courts at 15th and Valley Drive, present day location of the Police Department.

Tennis Courts at 15th and Valley Drive
O004.jpg — Circa early-1940s

Tennis Courts at 15th and Valley Drive, present day location of the Police Department.

Roy Casey's Vegetable Truck at 8th St. and Manhattan Ave.

Roy Casey's Vegetable Truck
O005.jpg — Circa 1927

Roy Casey's Vegetable Truck at 8th St. and Manhattan Ave.

The Pier was built in 1920 with the pavillion (roundhouse) completed in 1922. The wooden fishing extension was completed in 1928 and destroyed by a severe winter storm in 1940/41.

The Manhattan Beach Pier
O006.jpg — Circa 1930s

The Pier was built in 1920 with the pavillion (roundhouse) completed in 1922. The wooden fishing extension was completed in 1928 and destroyed by a severe winter storm in 1940/41.

Looking north on Manhattan Avenue from 10th Place.

Looking north on Manhattan Avenue
O007.jpg — Circa late 1930s

Looking north on Manhattan Avenue from 10th Place.

Looking north from the end of the Pier. In the distance are The Strand, the beach, the Marine Avenue Pavilion, and the Sadler Building.

Looking north from the end of the Pier
O008.jpg — Circa 1930s

Looking north from the end of the Pier. In the distance are The Strand, the beach, the Marine Avenue Pavilion, and the Sadler Building.

Looking south from Center Street (present-day Manhattan Beach Blvd.) down Manhattan Ave.

South from Center Street
O009.jpg — Circa late 1930s

Looking south from Center Street (present-day Manhattan Beach Blvd.) down Manhattan Ave.

Fishing from the Wooden Pier Fishing Extension. The extension was 200 foot long. It was built in 1927/28 and destroyed by the 1940/41 storms.

Fishing from the wooden pier fishing extension
O010.jpg — Circa 1930s

Fishing from the Wooden Pier Fishing Extension. The extension was 200 foot long. It was built in 1927/28 and destroyed by the 1940/41 storms.

The site of Live Oak park. Looking north from the present-day intersection of Valley Blvd. and 15th St.

Future site of Live Oak park
O011.jpg — Circa 1917

The site of Live Oak park. Looking north from the present-day intersection of Valley Blvd. and 15th St.

Aerial photo from about 17th Street looking south with undeveloped Palos Verdes in the distance. The Manhattan Beach pier was completed in 1920 and was a state historic landmark in 1995 as it is the oldest concrete pier on the West Coast. Note the wooden fishing extension that was built in 1928 and was destroyed by a winter storm in 1940/41.

Aerial photo 17th Street
O012.jpg — Circa 1930

Aerial photo from about 17th Street looking south with undeveloped Palos Verdes in the distance.

Fred Horner Residence. This was the first beach cottage in Manhattan Beach. It was built in 1902 on a lot that was purchased for $180. It stood at 712 Manhattan Ave. until 1987 when it was demolished.

Fred Horner Residence
O013.jpg — Circa 1900s

Fred Horner Residence. This was the first beach cottage in Manhattan Beach. It was built in 1902 on a lot that was purchased for $180. It stood at 712 Manhattan Ave. until 1987 when it was demolished.

The La Mar Theater was built in 1938 for $65,000. It was torn down in July 1981.

The La Mar Theater
O014.jpg — Circa 1940s

The La Mar Theater was built in 1938 for $65,000. It was torn down in July 1981.

Rosecrans Ave. looking west from Pacific Ave. It was named after General William Stark Rosecrans of the Union Army in Civil War (who became a real estate developer in the late 1890s). Old timers remember traveling on the two lane road to and from the beach.

Rosecrans Ave
O015.jpg — Circa 1940s

Rosecrans Ave. looking west from Pacific Ave. It was named after General William Stark Rosecrans of the Union Army in Civil War (who became a real estate developer in the late 1890s).

Neptunian Woman's Club, founded in 1909, is located at 920 Highland Ave. The original building, finished in 1925, has been expanded to the present building.

Neptunian Woman's Club
O016.jpg — Circa: 1930s

Neptunian Woman's Club, founded in 1909, is located at 920 Highland Ave. The original building, finished in 1925, has been expanded to the present building.

Sign over the Manhattan Beach Pier built by Metlox out of Metal, ceramic and neon.

Manhattan Beach Peir Sign
O017.jpg — Circa 1928

Sign over the Manhattan Beach Pier built by Metlox out of Metal, ceramic and neon.

Sign directing traffic to Manhattan Beach at El Camino Real (Sepulveda Blvd.) and Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.). The Metal/Ceramic/Neon sign above the intersection was made by Metlox.

Sign to Manhattan Beach
O018.jpg — Circa 1930s

Sign directing traffic to Manhattan Beach at El Camino Real (Sepulveda Blvd.) and Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.). The Metal/Ceramic/Neon sign above the intersection was made by Metlox.

The original American Martyrs Church was located at Highland Avenue and 10th Street. Dedicated Aug. 30, 1931.

The original American Martyrs Church
O019.jpg — Circa 1940

The original American Martyrs Church was located at Highland Avenue and 10th Street. Dedicated Aug. 30, 1931.

Aerial view of Manhattan Beach. There was a large building boom arter the war but there are still many vacant lots shown. Note the dark ovals of the Chevron tank farm which is now the Manhattan Mall, Marriott hotel, and Manhattan Village.

Aerial view of Manhattan Beach
O020.jpg — Circa 1946

Aerial view of Manhattan Beach. There was a large building boom arter the war but there are still many vacant lots shown.

Metlox Potteries Sign at the NW corner of Manhattan Beach Blvd. and Valley Dr. The sign now sits on Morningside Dr. at Metlox Center underground parking entrance/exit.

Metlox Potteries Sign
O021.jpg — Circa 1980s

Metlox Potteries Sign at the NW corner of Manhattan Beach Blvd. and Valley Dr. The sign now sits on Morningside Dr. at Metlox Center underground parking entrance/exit.

Bathhouse at the foot of 11th St. was built in 1906. Note the old "Iron Pier".

11th Stree Bathhouse
O022.jpg — Circa 1910s

Bathhouse at the foot of 11th St. was built in 1906. Note the old "Iron Pier".

A Pacific Electric "Red Car" passes a house at the Strand and 8th St. The "Red Car" ran along the present-day bike path.

The Red Car
O023.jpg — Circa 1922

A Pacific Electric "Red Car" passes a house at the Strand and 8th St. The "Red Car" ran along the present-day bike path.

Paving Highland Ave.

Paving Highland Ave
O024.jpg — Circa 1914

Paving Highland Ave.

Laying the base before paving Highland Ave.

Preparing Highland Avenue for paving
O025.jpg — Circa 1913

Laying the base before paving Highland Ave.

C.A. Daugherty's real estate office and two-story building for the Daughterty (brothers) Development Co. office on the 100 Block of Marine Ave. Note that the streets are not paved.

C.A. Daugherty's real estate office
O026.jpg — Circa 1912

C.A. Daugherty's real estate office and two-story building for the Daughterty (brothers) Development Co. office on the 100 Block of Marine Ave. Note that the streets are not paved.

Aerial View of the Pier and the beach. Note the Pacific Electric buildings at the base of the Pier and the many vacant lots in the Sand Section.

Aerial View of the pier and the beach
O027.jpg — Circa 1930

Aerial View of the Pier and the beach. Note the Pacific Electric buildings at the base of the Pier and the many vacant lots in the Sand Section.

El Camino Real (now Sepulveda Blvd.) at 6th St. Haeberlin Residence south of the corner. The City Water Works extended from 6th to 7th.

El Camino Real
O028.jpg — Circa 1930

El Camino Real (now Sepulveda Blvd.) at 6th St. Haeberlin Residence south of the corner. The City Water Works extended from 6th to 7th.

The Manhattan Inn was built at 128/132 Marine Ave. in 1913. This was Manhattan Beach's second hotel.

The Manhattan Inn
O029A.jpg — Circa 1920s

The Manhattan Inn was built at 128/132 Marine Ave. in 1913. This was Manhattan Beach's second hotel.

The Little Bavaria Restaurant was next to the Manhattan Inn at 128 Marine Ave. in 1913.

The Little Bavaria Restaurant
O029B.jpg — Circa 1930s

The Little Bavaria Restaurant was next to the Manhattan Inn at 128 Marine Ave. in 1913.

Frank Daugherty on the stairs at the foot of Marine Ave. (they are still there) with the Sadler Bldg.

Frank Daugherty Marine Avenue stairs
O030.jpg — Circa 1914

Frank Daugherty on the stairs at the foot of Marine Ave. (they are still there) with the Sadler Bldg.

Looking east on Marine Ave. near where Pacific Ave. crossed the Santa Fe railroad tracks. Note the absence of Valley Dr. and Ardmore Ave.

Looking east on Marine Ave
O031.jpg — Circa 1920s

Looking east on Marine Ave. near where Pacific Ave. crossed the Santa Fe railroad tracks. Note the absence of Valley Dr. and Ardmore Ave.

Grading Highland Ave.

Grading Highland Ave
O032.jpg — Circa 1913

Grading Highland Ave.

Boardwalk and Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.) to the east of the pier showing Smith's Real Estate Office and the first City Hall.

Boardwalk and Center St
O033.jpg — Circa: 1912

Boardwalk and Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.) to the east of the pier showing Smith's Real Estate Office and the first City Hall.

Looking southwest from Manhattan Ave. and Marine Ave.

Looking southwest from Manhattan Avenue and Marine
O034.jpg — Circa 1917

Looking southwest from Manhattan Ave. and Marine Ave.

View of Highland Ave., from Rosecrans Ave. (at the Manhattan Beach sign) to 42nd. St. Note inexpensive El Porto beach cottages. El Porto was unincorporated until 1981 when it was annexed to Manhattan Beach.

View of Highland Ave
O035.jpg — Circa 1930s

View of Highland Ave., from Rosecrans Ave. (at the Manhattan Beach sign) to 42nd. St. Note inexpensive El Porto beach cottages. El Porto was unincorporated until 1981 when it was annexed to Manhattan Beach.

Manhattan Ave. looking south from 13th St.

Manhattan Ave
O036.jpg — Circa: 1920

Manhattan Ave. looking south from 13th St.

Looking south down Manhattan Ave. from Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd). Arrow points to the new building that housed a notions store and a market which housed the second Post Office.

Looking south down Manhattan Ave
O037.jpg — Circa 1918

Looking south down Manhattan Ave. from Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd). Arrow points to the new building that housed a notions store and a market which housed the second Post Office.

Manhattan Ave. looking north from the roof deck of the old Manhattan Hotel at 200 Marine Blvd. Note Peck's Pavilion, pilings of the ruined Peck's Pier, and the Standard Oil Wharf in the background.

Manhattan Ave
O038A.jpg — Circa early 1920s

Manhattan Ave. looking north from the roof deck of the old Manhattan Hotel at 200 Marine Blvd. Note Peck's Pavilion, pilings of the ruined Peck's Pier, and the Standard Oil Wharf in the background.

Bruces' Resort (built by an African American, Willa Bruce), Peck's Pavillion, and the ruins of Peck's Pier are in the center of the photo. The Standard Oil Refinery pier is on the horizon.

Bruces' Resort
O038B.jpg — Circa 1915

Bruces' Resort (built by an African American, Willa Bruce), Peck's Pavillion, and the ruins of Peck's Pier are in the center of the photo. The Standard Oil Refinery pier is on the horizon.

The Pier and the beach with umbrellas.

Beach with umbrellas
O039.jpg — Circa 1930

The Pier and the beach with umbrellas.

Center Street School. The school was completed in 1914 and the first class of ten graduated in 1919. It was an L shaped building located where the Pacific Schoo soccer field is presently.

Center Street School
O040.jpg — Circa Early 1930s

Center Street School. The school was completed in 1914 and the first class of ten graduated in 1919. It was an L shaped building located where the Pacific Schoo soccer field is presently.

Live Oak Park looking east toward the Railroad tracks and the Tree Section. The park was constructed by the Federal Works Projects Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression.

Live Oak Park
O041.jpg — Circa late 1930s

Live Oak Park looking east toward the Railroad tracks and the Tree Section. The park was constructed by the Federal Works Projects Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression.

Live Oak Park looking west toward sand dunes, with banana trees and gazebos. The park was constructed by the Works Projects Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression. The banana trees were a gift from the city of Inglewood.

Live Oak Park
O042.jpg — Circa late 1930s

Live Oak Park looking west toward sand dunes, with banana trees and gazebos. The park was constructed by the Works Projects Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression.

Our third City Hall, at 1400 Highland Ave. Construction started in February, 1914 and was completed in 1916. It was damage by earthquake in 1971 and replaced with the present City Hall.

Our third City Hall
O043.jpg — Circa 1940s

Our third City Hall, at 1400 Highland Ave. Construction started in February, 1914 and was completed in 1916. It was damage by earthquake in 1971 and replaced with the present City Hall.

The Manhattan Beach Pier, as seen looking down Center St. (now Manhattan Beach Blvd.). The neon sign was built by Metlox Industries in the late 1920s. The two buildings at the foot of the Pier served as a waiting room for the Pacific Electric Red Car (south building) and a restaurant (north building). The Red Cars along the South Bay beaches were discontinued because of poor ridership in 1940.

The Manhattan Beach Pier
O044.jpg — Circa 1939

The Manhattan Beach Pier, as seen looking down Center St. (now Manhattan Beach Blvd.). The neon sign was built by Metlox Industries in the late 1920s.

Fishing and strolling on the Pier. Both were popular in the 1930s.

Fishing and strolling on the Pier
O045.jpg — Circa 1930s

Fishing and strolling on the Pier. Both were popular in the 1930s.

Looking southeast from the Pier.

Looking southeast from the Pier
O046.jpg — Circa 1930s

Looking southeast from the Pier.

Center Street School Auditorium. It was demolished because of previous earthquake damage in 1949.

Center Street School Auditorium
O047.jpg — Circa early-1940s

Center Street School Auditorium. It was demolished because of previous earthquake damage in 1949.

Manhattan Beach is always good!.

Manhattan Beach is always good!
O048.jpg — Circa 1931

Manhattan Beach is always good!.

This photo is looking south down Valley Dr. from Manhattan Beach Blvd. From 1920 to 1966, Valley Dr. (formerly West Railroad Dr.) did not extend from 15th St. to 10th St. This was because Metlox Potteries owned the property and used it for warehouse space and a railroad spur. After Metlox deposed of the spur and warehouse and sold the property to Manhattan Beach, the City extended and paved Valley Dr. in 1967.

Valley Drive
O049.jpg — Circa 1967

This photo is looking south down Valley Dr. from Manhattan Beach Blvd. From 1920 to 1966, Valley Dr. (formerly West Railroad Dr.) did not extend from 15th St. to 10th St.

View of the "Old Iron Pier", The Strand (then a boardwalk), Pacific Electric Red Car Tracks, first city hall, and the original Neptunian Club House. The Iron Pier had bundled railroad rails for pilings and a wooden deck.

The "Old Iron Pier"
O050A.jpg — Circa 1912.

View of the "Old Iron Pier", The Strand (then a boardwalk), Pacific Electric Red Car Tracks, first city hall, and the original Neptunian Club House.

Base of the old "Iron Pier". Also shown are The Strand (then a boardwalk).

Base of the old "Iron Pier"
O050B.jpg — Circa 1912.

Base of the old "Iron Pier". Also shown are The Strand (then a boardwalk).

Early resident Fred Young points out the paving of Highland Ave. south of 13th St. The streets to the west of Highland were completed prior to World War I.

Early resident Fred Young
O051.jpg — Circa 1917

Early resident Fred Young points out the paving of Highland Ave. south of 13th St. The streets to the west of Highland were completed prior to World War I.

Manhattan Ave, and 12th St. looking south.

Manhattan Ave
O052.jpg — Circa: early-1950s

Manhattan Ave, and 12th St. looking south.

Frank Daughterty at the foot of Marine Ave. with the trolley stop that his construction company built for the Los Angeles Pacific Railway Co.

Frank Daughterty at the foot of Marine Ave
O053.jpg — Circa 1912

Frank Daughterty at the foot of Marine Ave. with the trolley stop that his construction company built for the Los Angeles Pacific Railway Co.

The Sadler Building on a triple lot on The Strand just south of Marine Ave. The city rented the top floor for the second city hall from 1914 to 1916. The steps at the foot of Marine Ave. still exist.

The Sadler Building
O054.jpg — Circa 1914

The Sadler Building on a triple lot on The Strand just south of Marine Ave. The city rented the top floor for the second city hall from 1914 to 1916. The steps at the foot of Marine Ave. still exist.

House at 224 9th Pl. It was built of hollow bricks that were made in the garage. It was torn down after an earthquake in the early 1950s.

House at 224 9th Place
O055A.jpg — Circa: 1920s

House at 224 9th Pl. It was built of hollow bricks that were made in the garage. It was torn down after an earthquake in the early 1950s.

House at 224 9th Pl. It was built of hollow bricks that were made in the garage. It was torn down after an earthquake in the early 1950s.

House at 224 9th Place
O055B.jpg — Circa: 1920s

House at 224 9th Pl. It was built of hollow bricks that were made in the garage. It was torn down after an earthquake in the early 1950s.

Sepulveda Blvd. and Manhattan Beach Blvd. Looking northeast.

Sepulveda Blvd
O056.jpg — Circa early-1950s

Sepulveda Blvd. and Manhattan Beach Blvd. Looking northeast.

Original Neptunian Womens Clubhouse at 1200 The Strand. Shown are Mmes. Castile, Stockwell, Bourne, Jones, Withers, and Conner.

Original Neptunian Womens Clubhouse
O057A.jpg — Circa 1913

Original Neptunian Womens Clubhouse at 1200 The Strand. Shown are Mmes. Castile, Stockwell, Bourne, Jones, Withers, and Conner.

The first librarian, Mrs A.C. Conner. in front of the original Neptunian Clubhouse/Library at 1200 The Strand). She was the wife of Albert Clinton Conner who was an amateur landscape artist and the City's first treasurer.

The first librarian
O057B.jpg — Circa 1913

The first librarian, Mrs A.C. Conner. in front of the original Neptunian Clubhouse/Library at 1200 The Strand).

Community Church at 900 Highland Ave. Rev. Glen Corbin wit members, Mr. Bennet, Mmes. Bull, Campbell, Drake, Dout, Dewerf, Schuman, Peppers, Withers, Drake, Griswold, Sutton, Reser, Doggett, Ray, Maynard, Campbell, Malcor, Bott, Haeberlin, Cleland, and Robbins.

Community Church at 900 Highland Avenue
O058.jpg — Circa 1920s

Community Church at 900 Highland Ave. Rev. Glen Corbin wit members, Mr. Bennet, Mmes.

Independence Day. Boys of the Olsson and Withers families building a fort (with cannon) before the fireworks display on the beach.

Independence Day
O059.jpg — Circa 1915

Independence Day. Boys of the Olsson and Withers families building a fort (with cannon) before the fireworks display on the beach.

Pecks Pavilion in Background, on the beach between 26th and 27th St.. James E. Bott and his granddaughter.

James E. Bott and his granddaughter
O060.jpg — Circa 1912

Pecks Pavilion in Background, on the beach between 26th and 27th St.. James E. Bott and his granddaughter.

C.A. Daughterty Home, 2412 Manhattan Ave., before paving of the streets.

C.A. Daughterty Home
O061.jpg — Circa 1912

C.A. Daughterty Home, 2412 Manhattan Ave., before paving of the streets.

Leveling the sand before paving Manhattan Ave.

Paving Manhattan Ave
O062.jpg — Circa 1913

Leveling the sand before paving Manhattan Ave.

The first city hall (from 1912-14) was in a rented building that was initially John A. Merrill's office. This building at 125 Center Street (Manhattan Beach. Blvd.) was later a cafe. Note the food prices.

The first city hall
O063.jpg — Circa 1930s

The first city hall (from 1912-14) was in a rented building that was initially John A. Merrill's office. This building at 125 Center Street (Manhattan Beach. Blvd.) was later a cafe. Note the food prices.

Center Street School. Looking north from the NW corner of Center St. (M.B. Blvd) and Pacific Ave. This was the first permanent elementary school, dedicated on April 30, 1914.

Center Street School
O064A.jpg — Circa: early 1920s

Center Street School. Looking north from the NW corner of Center St. (M.B. Blvd) and Pacific Ave. This was the first permanent elementary school, dedicated on April 30, 1914.

The Kaplin home on an unidentified street near the beach.

The Kaplin home
O064B.jpg — Circa: 1920

The Kaplin home on an unidentified street near the beach.

Looking NE with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (AT&SF) railroad tracks stretching towards El Camino Real (Sepulveda Blvd.) near the intersection with Rosecrans Blvd. (with Eucalyptus trees).

Looking NE along the tracks
O065.jpg — Circa 1912

Looking NE with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (AT&SF) railroad tracks stretching towards El Camino Real (Sepulveda Blvd.) near the intersection with Rosecrans Blvd. (with Eucalyptus trees).

Palm Ave. looking north toward Rosecrans Blvd. (with Eucalyptus trees). Note that no streets were yet paved in the Tree Section.

Palm Ave
O066.jpg — Circa: 1912

Palm Ave. looking north toward Rosecrans Blvd. (with Eucalyptus trees). Note that no streets were yet paved in the Tree Section.

The Neptunian Memorial Fountain in the center of Center St.

The Neptunian Memorial Fountain
O067.jpg — Circa 1918

The Neptunian Memorial Fountain in the center of Center St.

Looking east from the Pier. The Pacific Electric Red Cars ran on a double track along the present-day bike path. P.E. ran a two-car trained configuration on busy weekend days.

Looking east from the Pier
O068.jpg — Circa 1925

Looking east from the Pier. The Pacific Electric Red Cars ran on a double track along the present-day bike path. P.E. ran a two-car trained configuration on busy weekend days.

Pine Ave. looking north from Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.). Note that the streets were yet paved in the Tree Section.

Pine Ave
O069.jpg — Circa 1916

Pine Ave. looking north from Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.). Note that the streets were yet paved in the Tree Section.

Valley Drive, looking north from the corner of 9th Pl. The portion for 9th S. to 15th St. had previously been blocked by the Metlox Pottery Property that had just downsized.

Valley Drive
O071.jpg — Circa 1960s

Valley Drive, looking north from the corner of 9th Pl. The portion for 9th S. to 15th St. had previously been blocked by the Metlox Pottery Property that had just downsized.

Live Oak Park tennis courts. The baseball field is in the background.

Live Oak Park tennis courts
O072.jpg — Circa 1960s

Live Oak Park tennis courts. The baseball field is in the background.

Ole's Cafe. Oscar and Grace Olsson operated this Cafe during the early 1930s 125 Center St. (M.B. Blvd.). The Cafe was later bought by XXX and called the Green Shack Cafe. The building was first used as John Merrill's office and then as the rented first City Hall from 1912-1914. Note the price of a complete dinner.

Ole's Cafe
O073.jpg — Circa 1930s

Ole's Cafe. Oscar and Grace Olsson operated this Cafe during the early 1930s 125 Center St. (M.B. Blvd.). The Cafe was later bought by XXX and called the Green Shack Cafe.

Palm Ave. looking north to Rosecrans Blvd. (with eucalyptus trees). Note the unpaved streets and absence of living trees. .

Palm Avenue
O074.jpg — Circa 1912

Palm Ave. looking north to Rosecrans Blvd. (with eucalyptus trees). Note the unpaved streets and absence of living trees. .

Third city hall at the southeast corner of Highland Ave. and 15th St. Same location as the present (i.e., the fourth) city hall.

Third city hall
O075.jpg — Circa early-1930s

Third city hall at the southeast corner of Highland Ave. and 15th St. Same location as the present (i.e., the fourth) city hall.

A.C. Conner, the first City treasurer and landscape artist, standing in front of the first city hall. This was the converted real estate office of John A. Merrill and was located at 125 Center St. now Manhattan Beach Blvd.

A.C. Conner - first City treasurer
O076.jpg — Circa 1912

A.C. Conner, the first City treasurer and landscape artist, standing in front of the first city hall. This was the converted real estate office of John A. Merrill and was located at 125 Center St.

Ole's Cafe. Oscar and Grace Olsson operated this Cafe during the early 1930s 125 Center St. (M.B. Blvd.). The Cafe was later bought by XXX and called the Green Shack Cafe. The building was first used as John Merrill's office and then as the rented first City Hall from 1912-1914. Note the price of a complete dinner.

Ole's Cafe
O077.jpg — Circa 1930s

Ole's Cafe. Oscar and Grace Olsson operated this Cafe during the early 1930s 125 Center St. (M.B. Blvd.). The Cafe was later bought by XXX and called the Green Shack Cafe.

Center Street School. The first permanent elementary school. Located on the NW corner of the intersection of Center St. (M.B. Blvd) and Pacific Ave. Dedicated on April 30, 1914.

Center Street School
O078.jpg — Circa 1930s

Center Street School. The first permanent elementary school. Located on the NW corner of the intersection of Center St. (M.B. Blvd) and Pacific Ave. Dedicated on April 30, 1914.

Center Street School. The first permanent elementary school. Located on the NW corner of the intersection of Center St. (M.B. Blvd) and Pacific Ave. Dedicated on April 30, 1914.

Center Street School
O079.jpg — Circa 1930s

Center Street School. The first permanent elementary school. Located on the NW corner of the intersection of Center St. (M.B. Blvd) and Pacific Ave. Dedicated on April 30, 1914.

Looking northeast from near the end of the Pier. Note the third City Hall at 15th and Highland Ave.

Looking northeast from on the Pier
O080.jpg — Circa early 1920s

Looking northeast from near the end of the Pier. Note the third City Hall at 15th and Highland Ave.

F.S. Daugherty on the sand dunes with ocean in the background.

F.S. Daugherty
O081.jpg — Circa early 1910s

F.S. Daugherty on the sand dunes with ocean in the background.

Community Church group.

Community Church group
O082.jpg — Circa 1920s

Community Church group.

A Los Angeles Pacific "Green Car" on a tour to the San Gabriel Mission. This was one of the many electrified light rail companies within the greater Los Angeles area. They were were consolidated under the Pacific Electric Railway Co. during the "Great Merger" in 1911.

A "Green Car" at the San Gabriel Mission
O083A.jpg — Circa early 1900s

A Los Angeles Pacific "Green Car" on a tour to the San Gabriel Mission. This was one of the many electrified light rail companies within the greater Los Angeles area.

A Pacific Electric Railway Co. (PE) "Red Car" of the 700 Series. By the md 1920s, PE had an extensive light rail system with over 1100 miles of double track. The Playa del Rey-Redondo line passed through Manhattan Beach (along the present-day bike path) from 1903 to 1940 when it was taken out of service.

A "Red Car"
O083B.jpg — Circa 1916

A Pacific Electric Railway Co. (PE) "Red Car" of the 700 Series. By the md 1920s, PE had an extensive light rail system with over 1100 miles of double track.

The "Soil Section" east of Pacific Ave. The line of Eucalyptus trees is along Rosecrans Ave.

The "Soil Section"
O084.jpg — Circa 1912

The "Soil Section" east of Pacific Ave. The line of Eucalyptus trees is along Rosecrans Ave.

The pier building to the south of the base of the Pier. This art deco facade had been added to the original building and it served as the first home of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club.

The Pier building
O085.jpg — Circa 1940s

The pier building to the south of the base of the Pier. This art deco facade had been added to the original building and it served as the first home of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club.

Water Tower located at the City Yard between 7th and 8th Streets on the West side of El Camino Real (present day Sepulved Blvd.). i.e., the city yard.

Water Tower located at the City Yard
O086A.jpg — Circa 1930s

Water Tower located at the City Yard between 7th and 8th Streets on the West side of El Camino Real (present day Sepulved Blvd.). i.e., the city yard.

Water Tower located at the 1400 block of 7th Street.

Water Tower
O086B.jpg — Circa 1950s

Water Tower located at the 1400 block of 7th Street.

Architect's rendering of the Sandler Building that was built on a triple lot at 2120 The Strand during 1913/14.

Architect's rendering of the Sandler Building
O088A.jpg — Circa 1913

Architect's rendering of the Sandler Building that was built on a triple lot at 2120 The Strand during 1913/14.

The Sadler Building on a triple lot at 2120 The Strand. The city rented the top floor for the second city hall from 1914 to 1916. The steps at the foot of Marine Ave. still exist.

The Sadler Building
O088B.jpg — Circa 1914

The Sadler Building on a triple lot at 2120 The Strand. The city rented the top floor for the second city hall from 1914 to 1916. The steps at the foot of Marine Ave. still exist.

State Bank Building at 201 Center St. (now Manhattan beach Blvd.).

State Bank Building
O088C.jpg — Circa 1920s

State Bank Building at 201 Center St. (now Manhattan beach Blvd.).

City officials mapping out real estate in the Tree Section (so-named because the north-south avenues are named after trees). Note the unpaved streets and absence of living trees.

Mapping the Tree Section
O089.jpg — Circa 1912

City officials mapping out real estate in the Tree Section (so-named because the north-south avenues are named after trees). Note the unpaved streets and absence of living trees.

The Strand with Manhattan Beach in the background, looking northeast from the Old Iron Pier. On the extreme right is theBeach Store which stood at 12th St. and The Strand.

The Strand
O090A.jpg — Circa 1909

The Strand with Manhattan Beach in the background, looking northeast from the Old Iron Pier. On the extreme right is theBeach Store which stood at 12th St. and The Strand.

The Strand with Manhattan Beach in the background, looking northeast from the New Pier. On the extreme right is the first Neptunian Club which stood at 12th St. and The Strand. The new city hall at 15th Street and Highland Avenue is above that and to the left.

The Strand
O090B.jpg — Circa 1920

The Strand with Manhattan Beach in the background, looking northeast from the New Pier. On the extreme right is the first Neptunian Club which stood at 12th St. and The Strand.

Looking northwest up Manhattan Ave. from 10th Pl. Note the Manhattan Hardware delivery truck at the left: it was used by the volunteer fire department to take their reel and hoses to fires.

Looking northwest up Manhattan Ave
O092.jpg — Circa late 1920s

Looking northwest up Manhattan Ave. from 10th Pl. Note the Manhattan Hardware delivery truck at the left: it was used by the volunteer fire department to take their reel and hoses to fires.

Looking south from the bathhouse just west of the foot of 11th Street. Shown are the north-bound Pacific Electric "Red Car" and the absence of paved roads.

South from 11th Street bathhouse
O093A.jpg — Circa 1913

Looking south from the bathhouse just west of the foot of 11th Street. Shown are the north-bound Pacific Electric "Red Car" and the absence of paved roads.

Looking north from the bathhouse on the beach west of the foot of 10th St. Shown are the Iron Pier (located at the location of the current Pier), the Pacific Electric "Red Car" double-tracks, the boardwalk (the Strand), and the real estate office that later served as the first city hall in 1912-1914.

Looking north from the foot of 10th Street
O093B.jpg — Circa 1911

Looking north from the bathhouse on the beach west of the foot of 10th St.

Verano Beach at the foot of 15th St. Marshal Kuhn, Walter Kuhn, Helen Kuhn, Dr. Swift, Mrs Price, Jennie Price, Cecille Wilson, and Donald Price.

Locals at Verano Beach
O094.jpg — Circa 1911

Verano Beach at the foot of 15th St. Marshal Kuhn, Walter Kuhn, Helen Kuhn, Dr. Swift, Mrs Price, Jennie Price, Cecille Wilson, and Donald Price.

View looking east from near the Pier Roundhouse.

View east from the Pier
O095.jpg — Circa early 1930s

View looking east from near the Pier Roundhouse.

View looking northeast from near the Pier Roundhouse.

View northeast from the Pier
O096.jpg — Circa early 1930s

View looking northeast from near the Pier Roundhouse.

Miss Turnbull, assistant superintendent of the Community Church Sunday school.

Miss Turnbull
O097.jpg — Circa 1913

Miss Turnbull, assistant superintendent of the Community Church Sunday school.

Misses Ruth and Carmie Cardinell of the Community Church Sunday school. They were superintendent and secretary/treasurer, respectively.

Misses Ruth and Carmie Cardinell
O098.jpg — Circa 1919

Misses Ruth and Carmie Cardinell of the Community Church Sunday school. They were superintendent and secretary/treasurer, respectively.

Miss Alise Jacobs, superintendent of the Community Church Sunday school. Her Ford Model-T and the church (at 904 Highland Ave.) are behind her.

Miss Alise Jacobs
O099.jpg — Circa 1914

Miss Alise Jacobs, superintendent of the Community Church Sunday school. Her Ford Model-T and the church (at 904 Highland Ave.) are behind her.

Manhattan Aveue building between 10th St. & 10th Pl. constructed in 1918. The Notions shop, Peppers Hardware, and Chatwood/Jolly Grocery Stores are shown. Present location of Ercoles (est. in 1927) and Manhattan Meats.

Manhattan Avenue Businesses
O100.jpg — Circa 1920s

Manhattan Aveue building between 10th St. & 10th Pl. constructed in 1918. The Notions shop, Peppers Hardware, and Chatwood/Jolly Grocery Stores are shown. Present location of Ercoles (est. in 1927) and Manhattan Meats.

Looking southeast down Manhattan Ave. from 10th St.

Manhattan Ave at 10th Street
O101.jpg — Circa 1920s

Looking southeast down Manhattan Ave. from 10th St.

View from old Iron Pier looking south. The bathhouse was west of the foot of 11th St. It was owned by the Kuhn Family and was destroyed by a storm in late-1913.

South from old Iron Pier
O102.jpg — Circa 1910

View from old Iron Pier looking south. The bathhouse was west of the foot of 11th St. It was owned by the Kuhn Family and was destroyed by a storm in late-1913.

The Marine Avenue Pavilion showing fire damage after destructive fire. that caused it to be torn down.

Fire damaged Maine Avenue Pavilion
O103.jpg — Circa 1940

The Marine Avenue Pavilion showing fire damage after destructive fire. that caused it to be torn down.

Looking north from the "Old Iron Pier," showing the board walk and the Beach Store at 12th and the Strand. The streets are still unpaved. .

Looking north from Old Iron Pier
O104.jpg — Circa 1908

Looking north from the "Old Iron Pier," showing the board walk and the Beach Store at 12th and the Strand. The streets are still unpaved. .

Miss Campbell (Dr. Campbell's daughter) with the "Old Iron Pier" and the Pacific Electric railway tracks in the background. .

Miss Campbell
O105.jpg — Circa 1914

Miss Campbell (Dr. Campbell's daughter) with the "Old Iron Pier" and the Pacific Electric railway tracks in the background. .

Dr. Campbell, minister of the Community Church at 904 Highland Avenue. Looking north on Manhattan Ave from 10th Street .

Dr. Campbell, minister of the Community Church
O106.jpg — Circa 1914

Dr. Campbell, minister of the Community Church at 904 Highland Avenue. Looking north on Manhattan Ave from 10th Street .

The Campbell family home on the 200 Block of 10th St.

The Campbell family home
O107.jpg — Circa 1909

The Campbell family home on the 200 Block of 10th St.

The Strand at 10th St. with the Hermosa Beach in the background.

The Strand at 10th St
O108.jpg — Circa: 1920s

The Strand at 10th St. with the Hermosa Beach in the background.

The Pier with the Pavilion .i.e, the Roundhouse. The wooden buildings at the foot of the Pier were before the masonary buildings were built by Pacific Electric.

The Pier with the Pavilion
O109.jpg — Circa 1922 or 1923

The Pier with the Pavilion .i.e, the Roundhouse. The wooden buildings at the foot of the Pier were before the masonary buildings were built by Pacific Electric.

The view looking southeast from the Pier.

Southeast from the Pier
O110.jpg — Circa 1920s

The view looking southeast from the Pier.

The Pier showing many old parked cars.

The Pier showing many old parked cars
O111.jpg — Circa early 1920s

The Pier showing many old parked cars.

The Marine Ave. Pavillion was completed in 1918. Located on the beach near the foot of Marine Ave., it served as a social center, bathhouse, dance hall, and roller skating rink. It also served refreshments.

The Marine Ave Pavillion
O112.jpg — Circa 1920s

The Marine Ave. Pavillion was completed in 1918. Located on the beach near the foot of Marine Ave., it served as a social center, bathhouse, dance hall, and roller skating rink. It also served refreshments.

Center Street School at the NE corner of Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.) and Pacific Ave., was called Manhattan Beach Grammar School at that time. It was opened in 1914.

Center Street School at the NE corner of Center St
O113.jpg — Circa 1920s

Center Street School at the NE corner of Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.) and Pacific Ave., was called Manhattan Beach Grammar School at that time. It was opened in 1914.

Manhattan Beach from the Pier. In the foreground is lumber used to construct the Roundhouse.

Manhattan Beach from the Pier
O114.jpg — Circa: 1922

Manhattan Beach from the Pier. In the foreground is lumber used to construct the Roundhouse.

C.A. Daugherty home located at 2412 Manhattan Ave. after the streets were paved.

C.A. Daugherty home
O115.jpg — Circa 1916

C.A. Daugherty home located at 2412 Manhattan Ave. after the streets were paved.

Looking north from the corner of The Strand and 7th St. Note the boardwalk, old Iron Pier, bathhouse at the foot of 11th St., and Los Angeles Pacific tracks. The first house is 710 The Strand, nextdoor at 712 was the John Blaton home with identical floor plan. The third house at 716 was the Ken Downs home.

The Strand at 7th Street
O116.jpg — Circa 1910

Looking north from the corner of The Strand and 7th St. Note the boardwalk, old Iron Pier, bathhouse at the foot of 11th St., and Los Angeles Pacific tracks.

Looking northwest up Manhattan Ave. from near Third St. Note the unpaved streets.

Looking northwest up Manhattan Ave
O117.jpg — Circa 1910

Looking northwest up Manhattan Ave. from near Third St. Note the unpaved streets.

Looking north up Manhattan Ave. from Tenth St. Note the unpaved streets.

Looking north up Manhattan Ave
O118.jpg — Circa 1909

Looking north up Manhattan Ave. from Tenth St. Note the unpaved streets.

Children on the beach next to the bathhouse that was south of the old Iron Pier. The bathhouse was west of the foot of 11th St. It was owned by the Kuhn Family and was destroyed by a storm in late-1913.

Children on the beach
O119.jpg — Circa 1907

Children on the beach next to the bathhouse that was south of the old Iron Pier. The bathhouse was west of the foot of 11th St. It was owned by the Kuhn Family and was destroyed by a storm in late-1913.

Donkey in the Price family's backyard.

Donkey in the Price family's backyard
O120.jpg — Circa: 1910

Donkey in the Price family's backyard.

Bob Walker and John Marshal Kuhn.

Bob Walker and John Marshal Kuhn
O121.jpg — Circa 1913

Bob Walker and John Marshal Kuhn.

Old George, the downtown post office mascot. Old George began his service in 1938 at the third post office at 1020 Manhattan and died in 1954 at the fourth post office at 1142 Manhattan Ave.

Old George
O122A.jpg — Circa 1952

Old George, the downtown post office mascot. Old George began his service in 1938 at the third post office at 1020 Manhattan and died in 1954 at the fourth post office at 1142 Manhattan Ave.

Old George with Hugh Reynolds and John Campbell in front of the downtown post office at 1142 Manhattan Ave. The day he received a complimetary dog tag.

Old George with Hugh Reynolds and John Campbell
O122B.jpg — Circa 1952

Old George with Hugh Reynolds and John Campbell in front of the downtown post office at 1142 Manhattan Ave. The day he received a complimetary dog tag.

Old George with John Campbell in front of a Highway Post Office bus in front of the the downtown post office at 1142 Manhattan Ave.

Old George with John Campbell
O122C.jpg — Circa 1952

Old George with John Campbell in front of a Highway Post Office bus in front of the the downtown post office at 1142 Manhattan Ave.

Out for a drive (believed to be the San Gabriel Mountains in the background).

Out for a drive
O123.jpg — Circa early-1910s

Out for a drive (believed to be the San Gabriel Mountains in the background).

The Heathcote Market (located in the east part of the Sadler Bldg. on Marine Ave.).

The Heathcote Market
O124.jpg — Circa 1925

The Heathcote Market (located in the east part of the Sadler Bldg. on Marine Ave.).

Kuhn Family: Mother Kuhn, Helen, Marshal on horse (Bess), and Dad Kuhn.

Kuhn Family
O125.jpg — Circa 1910

Kuhn Family: Mother Kuhn, Helen, Marshal on horse (Bess), and Dad Kuhn.

The State Bank Building (including a hotel, grocery Store, and the first Post Office) located at 201 Center St. (presently Manhattan Beach Blvd.). It was bulit in 1901 and the Kuhn family had just purchased it.

The State Bank Building
O126.jpg — Circa 1910

The State Bank Building (including a hotel, grocery Store, and the first Post Office) located at 201 Center St. (presently Manhattan Beach Blvd.). It was bulit in 1901 and the Kuhn family had just purchased it.

El Camino Real (Sepulveda Blvd) outlined by Eucalyptus trees.

El Camino Real
O127.jpg — Circa 1912

El Camino Real (Sepulveda Blvd) outlined by Eucalyptus trees.

Looking west on Rosecrans Ave. The photographer is standing at present day Pine Ave. and looking to the southwest. Note the young eucalyptus trees on Rosecrans Ave. and Center St. (presently M.B. Blvd.) on the horizon.

Rosecrans Avenue faceing west
O129.jpg — Circa 1917

Looking west on Rosecrans Ave. The photographer is standing at present day Pine Ave. and looking to the southwest. Note the young eucalyptus trees on Rosecrans Ave. and Center St. (presently M.B. Blvd.) on the horizon.

Looking south from Rosecrans Ave. The line of trees on the left is Sepulved Blvd. The line of trees on the horizon is Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd).

Looking south from Rosecrans Ave
O130.jpg — Circa 1918

Looking south from Rosecrans Ave. The line of trees on the left is Sepulved Blvd. The line of trees on the horizon is Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd).

Real Estate advertising card showing lots from $150.00 and up.

Real Estate advertising card showing lots from $150
O131.jpg — Circa 1908

Real Estate advertising card showing lots from $150.00 and up.

View from the roof of the Manhattan Beach Pier roundhouse on Memorial Day, 1930. Pier strollers are formally dressed, except the young lady in the swim suit on the left of the photo who was disobeying the City rules.

Memorial Day 1930
O132.jpg — Circa 1930s

View from the roof of the Manhattan Beach Pier roundhouse on Memorial Day, 1930. Pier strollers are formally dressed, except the young lady in the swim suit on the left of the photo who was disobeying the City rules.

Paddleboards were very popular. They were hollow and were made at home from plywood. They were much easier to make than surfboards but had no skegs (fixed rudder).

Paddleboards were very popular
O133.jpg — Circa 1930s

Paddleboards were very popular. They were hollow and were made at home from plywood. They were much easier to make than surfboards but had no skegs (fixed rudder).

Steam Locomotive on display just to the north of Manhattan Beach Blvd. It rests on the single-track Santa Fe railrood line that ran through Manhattan Beach where the green belt/veterins park is currently located (between Valley Blvd. and Ardmore Ave).

Steam Locomotive on display just to the north of Manhattan Beach Blvd
O134A.jpg — Circa early 1950s

Steam Locomotive on display just to the north of Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Freight train switching to the Metlox Pottery siding prior to the extension of Valley Avenue. looking south from the present location of 13th Street and Valley Avenue. Valley Avenue did not yet go through from 13th Street to 10th Street.

Freight train switching to the Metlox Pottery siding
O134B.jpg — Circa 1950s

Freight train switching to the Metlox Pottery siding prior to the extension of Valley Avenue. looking south from the present location of 13th Street and Valley Avenue.

Beginning construction on the fire station on 15th St. between Highland Ave. and Valley Dr., completed in 1961.

Fire Station Construction
O135.jpg — Circa 1960

Beginning construction on the fire station on 15th St. between Highland Ave. and Valley Dr., completed in 1961.

Satellite photo of Manhattan Beach, showing the Standard Refinery tank farm that were later developed into the Manhattan Village, the Mall and the Manhattan Marriott. TRW (presently Northrop Grumman) buildings are to the east. Note that Aviation High is to southeast of TRW.

Satellite photo of Manhattan Beach
O136.jpg — Circa 1973

Satellite photo of Manhattan Beach, showing the Standard Refinery tank farm that were later developed into the Manhattan Village, the Mall and the Manhattan Marriott.

Petway Home located on Manhattan Ave. near 23rd St.

Petway Home on Manhattan Ave
O137.jpg — Circa 1915s

Petway Home located on Manhattan Ave. near 23rd St.

George Peck's summer home on a double lot on Alma Ave. just south of 27th St.

George Peck's summer home
O138.jpg — Circa 1950s

George Peck's summer home on a double lot on Alma Ave. just south of 27th St.

Manhattan Beach sign at Center St. (M.B. Blvd.) and East Railroad Dr. (Ardmore Ave.) by Santa Fe Rairoad Co. This sign was adjacent to a small depot for the Santa Fe Railroad.

Santa Fe Rairoad Manhattan Beach sign
O139.jpg — Circa 1907

Manhattan Beach sign at Center St. (M.B. Blvd.) and East Railroad Dr. (Ardmore Ave.) by Santa Fe Rairoad Co. This sign was adjacent to a small depot for the Santa Fe Railroad.

Mayor Charles Blech and Councilman Claude Clemens with two fire fighters and a simulated accident victim in front of a 1948 Buick ambulance. There were two firemen in each shift with first aid training that would drive and attend the ambulence.

Ambulance Training
O140.jpg — Circa 1948

Mayor Charles Blech and Councilman Claude Clemens with two fire fighters and a simulated accident victim in front of a 1948 Buick ambulance.

Looking southwest on Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.) from Highland Ave. Note that the Pier was completed in 1920 but the round house wouldn't be completed until 1922.

Looking southwest on Center St
O141.jpg — Circa 1920

Looking southwest on Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.) from Highland Ave. Note that the Pier was completed in 1920 but the round house wouldn't be completed until 1922.

John Dale surfing. He was one of the first surfers in the South Bay.

John Dale surfing
O142.jpg — Circa 1930s

John Dale surfing. He was one of the first surfers in the South Bay.

Looking south from the Pier. Note smoke from the old Edison power plant in the background.

Looking south from the Pier
O143.jpg — Circa 1920

Looking south from the Pier. Note smoke from the old Edison power plant in the background.

July 4, 1922. Looking southwest from the middle of the Manhattan Ave. and Center St. (M.B. Blvd.) intersection. Note the Neptunian Womens Club drinking fountain (built in 1915) in the background.

4-Jul
O144.jpg — Circa 1922

July 4, 1922. Looking southwest from the middle of the Manhattan Ave. and Center St. (M.B. Blvd.) intersection. Note the Neptunian Womens Club drinking fountain (built in 1915) in the background.

The third city hall was built during 1914/15 on land that was purchased from George Peck for $4050,00. It was dedicated in 1916. It was slightly damaged in the 1933 Long Beach earthquake but remained operational until the 1971 Silmar earthquake when it was declaired unsafe and was demolished.

The third city hall
O145.jpg — Circa 1916

The third city hall was built during 1914/15 on land that was purchased from George Peck for $4050,00. It was dedicated in 1916.

Manhattan Beach Grammar School (formerly Center St. School) graduating class in 1934.

Manhattan Beach Grammar School class of 1934
O146.jpg — Circa 1934

Manhattan Beach Grammar School (formerly Center St. School) graduating class in 1934.

Manhattan Beach Water Rats boys club (surfing and beach activities) at Crater Camp in 1939.

Manhattan Beach Water Rats
O147.jpg — Circa 1939

Manhattan Beach Water Rats boys club (surfing and beach activities) at Crater Camp in 1939.

Len Flanagan was Manhattan Beach City Lifeguard in 1934.

Len Flanagan
O148.jpg — Circa 1934

Len Flanagan was Manhattan Beach City Lifeguard in 1934.

Looking northwest from The Strand and 3rd St. Note the double trackway and overhead electrical lines for the Pacific Electric Red Cars.

The Strand at 3rd Street
O149.jpg — Circa 1920s

Looking northwest from The Strand and 3rd St. Note the double trackway and overhead electrical lines for the Pacific Electric Red Cars.

Ole's Cafe. Oscar and Grace Olsson operated this Cafe during the early 1930s 125 Center St. (M.B. Blvd.). The Cafe was later bought by XXX and called the Green Shack Cafe. The building was first used as John Merrill's office and then as the rented first City Hall from 1912-1914. Circa late-1930s. .

Ole's Cafe
O150.jpg — Circa late-1930s.

Ole's Cafe. Oscar and Grace Olsson operated this Cafe during the early 1930s 125 Center St. (M.B. Blvd.). The Cafe was later bought by XXX and called the Green Shack Cafe.

Center Street School was at the NE corner of Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.) and Pacific Ave (where Pacific School's soccer field is presently. It was called Manhattan Beach Grammar School in the late 20s and 30s. It was the first elementary shool and was opened in 1914. Circa 1920s.

Center Street School
O151.jpg — Circa 1920s

Center Street School was at the NE corner of Center St. (Manhattan Beach Blvd.) and Pacific Ave (where Pacific School's soccer field is presently.

Wahlbergs Market (now Manhattan Meats at 1111 Manhattan Ave.). Circa 1932.

Wahlbergs Market
O152.jpg — Circa 1932

Wahlbergs Market (now Manhattan Meats at 1111 Manhattan Ave.). Circa 1932.

The Sadler Building, located on the Strand at Marine Ave. The second floor was rented for the second City Hall from 1914-1916. The Sadler Bldg. and the Marine Pavilion served as the second downtown area for the residents of north Manhattan Beach.

The Sadler Building
O153A.jpg — Circa early-1920s

The Sadler Building, located on the Strand at Marine Ave. The second floor was rented for the second City Hall from 1914-1916. The Sadler Bldg.

The young Miss. Withers next to parked cars at the foot of Marine Ave. The Sadler Bldg. and the adjacent Marine Pavilion (not shown) served as the "second downtown" area for the residents of north Manhattan Beach.

Miss Withers
O153B.jpg — Circa 1921

The young Miss. Withers next to parked cars at the foot of Marine Ave. The Sadler Bldg.

Marine Avenue Pavilion, located near the foot of Marine Ave., on the beach to the west of the present bike path. It featured a dance floor, roller skating rink, soda fountain, and dressing rooms (bath house). It opened in 1918.

Marine Avenue Pavilion
O154.jpg — Circa 1920

Marine Avenue Pavilion, located near the foot of Marine Ave., on the beach to the west of the present bike path. It featured a dance floor, roller skating rink, soda fountain, and dressing rooms (bath house).

Looking northeast from 27th St. approaching Pacific Ave. Note eucalyptus trees on Sepulveda (then El Camino Real) and the ravine for the Santa Fe railroad ttacks to pass through.

Looking northeast from 27th St
O155.jpg — Circa 1920s

Looking northeast from 27th St. approaching Pacific Ave. Note eucalyptus trees on Sepulveda (then El Camino Real) and the ravine for the Santa Fe railroad ttacks to pass through.

Uncle Ferd's first catch of the day. He caught the fish off Mahattan Beach's Old Iron Pier. Resting his foot on a Pressed-back oak chair.

Uncle Ferd's first catch of the day
O156.jpg — Circa early 1900s

Uncle Ferd's first catch of the day. He caught the fish off Mahattan Beach's Old Iron Pier. Resting his foot on a Pressed-back oak chair.

Bathing attire for women.

Bathing attire for women
O158.jpg — Circa 1910s

Bathing attire for women.

Bathing attire for men.

Bathing attire for men
O159.jpg — Circa 1910s

Bathing attire for men.

Men and women on the beach in bathing attire for the day. Note that the boys are holding kelp.

Appropriate bathing attire
O160.jpg — Circa 1910s

Men and women on the beach in bathing attire for the day. Note that the boys are holding kelp.

Panoramic View of sand dunes. The third building from the left is the Old Community Church at Highland Ave. and 9th St. The third City Hall at Highland Ave. and 15th St. is in the distance.

Panoramic View of sand dunes
O161.jpg — Circa 1916

Panoramic View of sand dunes. The third building from the left is the Old Community Church at Highland Ave. and 9th St. The third City Hall at Highland Ave. and 15th St. is in the distance.

Manhattan Beach had a Red Car stop at the Pier (in addition to four other stops). There was a double track line that went from Plata Del Rey to Redondo Beach(along the present-day bike path). It shut down for lack of ridership in 1940.

Red Car stop at the Pier
O162A.jpg — Circa late-1930s

Manhattan Beach had a Red Car stop at the Pier (in addition to four other stops). There was a double track line that went from Plata Del Rey to Redondo Beach(along the present-day bike path).

An 8-inch railway gun used for coastal defense. A gun of this type was placed in Manhattan Beach during the war. Battery E came here from Fort MacArthur in San Pedro and the men were quartered in the same buiding (516 8th St.) that is used for the present day Badmidton clubhouse. The gun was placed on tracks that were east of the Santa Fe track along the present day Veterans Park/greenbelt.

An 8-inch railway gun used for coastal defense
O162B.jpg — Circa early-1940s

An 8-inch railway gun used for coastal defense. A gun of this type was placed in Manhattan Beach during the war.

Panorama of Manhattan Beach from "Old Iron Pier" before incorporation in 1912. Note horses or mules on the beach. The State Bank building is on the right.

Panorama of Manhattan Beach
O163.jpg — Circa 1910

Panorama of Manhattan Beach from "Old Iron Pier" before incorporation in 1912. Note horses or mules on the beach. The State Bank building is on the right.

Publicity Shot for the Catalina to Manhattan Beach paddleboard race. Hollywood actors Greta Thyssen and Jock Mahoney (Sally Field's step-father at the time) in front of the roundhouse.

Catalina to Manhattan Beach paddleboard race publicity shot
O164.jpg — 25-Aug-57

Publicity Shot for the Catalina to Manhattan Beach paddleboard race. Hollywood actors Greta Thyssen and Jock Mahoney (Sally Field's step-father at the time) in front of the roundhouse.

Aerial photo of Manhattan Beach's North End. Note that Rosecrans Blvd. (to the left) and Sepulveda Blvd. are lined with eucalyptus trees.

North End aerial photo
O165.jpg — Circa 1927

Aerial photo of Manhattan Beach's North End. Note that Rosecrans Blvd. (to the left) and Sepulveda Blvd. are lined with eucalyptus trees.

Looking south down Manhattan Ave. from Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Manhattan Avenue at Manhattan Beach Blvd
O166.jpg — Circa 1971

Looking south down Manhattan Ave. from Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Looking southeast from the corner of from Center Pl. and Manhattan Ave. Note the Greyhound bus station and stop signs.

Greyhound Bus Station Center Place and Manhattan Avenue
O167.jpg — Circa early 1950s

Looking southeast from the corner of from Center Pl. and Manhattan Ave. Note the Greyhound bus station and stop signs.

Looking up Manhattan Beach Blvd. (from just west of Manhattan Ave.) at the downtown area. The two story building is the old State Bank building built in 1902.

Manhattan Beach Blvd.
O168.jpg — Circa early 1950s

Looking up Manhattan Beach Blvd. (from just west of Manhattan Ave.) at the downtown area. The two story building is the old State Bank building built in 1902.

A Fisherman's Romance" was Manhattan Beach's entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade of 1937. It won first place for cities of population less than 5000. The City had entries from 1934 through 1938.

Manhattan Beach's 1937 Tournament of Roses Parade entry
O169.jpg — Circa 1937

A Fisherman's Romance" was Manhattan Beach's entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade of 1937. It won first place for cities of population less than 5000. The City had entries from 1934 through 1938.

Looking north on Manhattan Ave. from 11th Pl. Downtown Manhattan Beach with many parked cars.

Looking north on Manhattan Ave
O170.jpg — Circa late 1930s

Looking north on Manhattan Ave. from 11th Pl. Downtown Manhattan Beach with many parked cars.

Manhattan Beach Pier. Note the two buildings at the base of the Pier. They were built to house a Cafe and waiting room for the Pacific Electric Red Cars that had a trolley stop at the Pier.

Manhattan Beach Pier
O171.jpg — Circa Late 1930s

Manhattan Beach Pier. Note the two buildings at the base of the Pier. They were built to house a Cafe and waiting room for the Pacific Electric Red Cars that had a trolley stop at the Pier.

Manhattan Beach Pier roundhouse. Looking northeast from a rubber raft.

Manhattan Beach Pier Roundhouse
O172.jpg — Circa 1950

Manhattan Beach Pier roundhouse. Looking northeast from a rubber raft.

The third city hall was built during 1915/16 on land that was purchased from George Peck for $4050.00. It was located on a berm just southeast of the corner of Highland Blvd and 15th Street. It remained operational after being slightly damaged in the 1933 Long Beach earthquake. After the 1971 Silmar earthquake it was declaired unsafe and torn down.

The third city hall
O173.jpg — Circa 1960

The third city hall was built during 1915/16 on land that was purchased from George Peck for $4050.00. It was located on a berm just southeast of the corner of Highland Blvd and 15th Street.

Aerial view of the Manhattan Beach Pier.

Aerial view of the Manhattan Beach Pier
O174.jpg — Circa 1920

Aerial view of the Manhattan Beach Pier.

Patriotic parade during World War II on 15th St. near the City Hall.

World War II Patriotic Parade
O175.jpg — Circa 1943

Patriotic parade during World War II on 15th St. near the City Hall.

Patriotic rally during World War II on Manhattan Ave. just south of Center St. (presently Manhattan Beach Blvd.

World War II Rally
O176.jpg — ) Circa 1943

Patriotic rally during World War II on Manhattan Ave. just south of Center St. (presently Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Manhattan Beach lots for sale by C.A. Daughterty.

Lots for sale
O177.jpg — Circa 1915

Manhattan Beach lots for sale by C.A. Daughterty.

Center School 8th grade class. There was no intermediate school so students were in grammar school for grades K-8.

Center School 8th grade class
O178.jpg — Circa June 1941

Center School 8th grade class. There was no intermediate school so students were in grammar school for grades K-8.

Bathing beauties in front of the Redondo Beach amusement park.

Bathing beauties in front of the Redondo Beach amusement park
O179.jpg — Circa Mid 1920s

Bathing beauties in front of the Redondo Beach amusement park.

Manhattan Beach police dispatcher in the city hall.

Manhattan Beach police dispatcher
O180.jpg — Circa 1940s

Manhattan Beach police dispatcher in the city hall.

Manhattan Beach police officers.

Manhattan Beach police officers
O181.jpg — Circa 1981

Manhattan Beach police officers.

Manhattan Beach police officers. Note the sign on the left. The fire and police departments were located in the city hall.

Manhattan Beach police officers
O182.jpg — Circa 1940s

Manhattan Beach police officers. Note the sign on the left. The fire and police departments were located in the city hall.

Manhattan Toys and Variety fire on October 3, 1993.

Manhattan Toys and Variety fire
O183.jpg — Circa 1993

Manhattan Toys and Variety fire on October 3, 1993.

The Headquarters Fire Station of the Manhattan Beach Fire Department opened in October 1961. It replaced the old fire station in the north annex of the city hall. It was located at 420 15th Street site of the current station.

Headquarters Fire Station
O184.jpg — Circa 1961

The Headquarters Fire Station of the Manhattan Beach Fire Department opened in October 1961. It replaced the old fire station in the north annex of the city hall.

The original American Martyrs church at the SE corner of Highland Ave. at 10th St.

The original American Martyrs church
O185.jpg — Circa 1957

The original American Martyrs church at the SE corner of Highland Ave. at 10th St.

Immediately after the hail storm. View up Center Street with the Murdock Real Estate Office at 204 Center St.

Immediately after the hail storm
O186A.jpg — Circa 1937

Immediately after the hail storm. View up Center Street with the Murdock Real Estate Office at 204 Center St.

Immediately after the hail storm. Manhattan Shoe Hospital on Center St.

Immediately after the hail storm
O186B.jpg — Circa 1937

Immediately after the hail storm. Manhattan Shoe Hospital on Center St.

About an hour after the hail storm. View up Center Street with the Murdock Real Estate Office on the right.

About an hour after the hail storm
O186C.jpg — Circa 1937

About an hour after the hail storm. View up Center Street with the Murdock Real Estate Office on the right.

About an hour after the hail storm. Looking SE down Manhattan Ave.

About an hour after the hail storm
O186D.jpg — Circa 1937

About an hour after the hail storm. Looking SE down Manhattan Ave.

The Manhattan Beach Pier and the "Tall Ships Parade," This was a kickoff for the Olympic Arts Festival as part of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Tall Ships Parade
O187.jpg — Circa 1984

The Manhattan Beach Pier and the "Tall Ships Parade," This was a kickoff for the Olympic Arts Festival as part of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Aluminum Drive for World War II on Manhattan Ave. near 8th St.

World War II Aluminum Drive
O188.jpg — Circa 1942

Aluminum Drive for World War II on Manhattan Ave. near 8th St.

Aluminum Drive for World War II on Manhattan Ave. near 8th St.

World War II Aluminum Drive
O189.jpg — Circa 1942

Aluminum Drive for World War II on Manhattan Ave. near 8th St.

Captain Larson's bait boat and water taxi (between the Pier and the fishing barge) is on the beach. Note the wooden fishing extension to the Pier has been washed away by the 1940/41 winter storm. The signs and fence were to keep people off the beach.

Captain Larson's bait boat and water taxi
O190.jpg — Circa 1941

Captain Larson's bait boat and water taxi (between the Pier and the fishing barge) is on the beach. Note the wooden fishing extension to the Pier has been washed away by the 1940/41 winter storm.

A queue for rationed meat during World War II. The Safeway market was located at 1025 Manhattan Ave.

A queue for rationed meat during World War II
O191.jpg — Circa 1943

A queue for rationed meat during World War II. The Safeway market was located at 1025 Manhattan Ave.

The wooden fishing extension completed in 1928 extended the pier length by 200 feet. It allowed fishing off the Pier and provided for a water taxi to and from the fishing barge, Georgina. It was destroyed by a severe winter storm in 1940/41.

The wooden fishing extension
O192.jpg — Circa 1930s

The wooden fishing extension completed in 1928 extended the pier length by 200 feet. It allowed fishing off the Pier and provided for a water taxi to and from the fishing barge, Georgina.

This shoeshine business was short-lived.

This shoeshine business was short-lived
O193.jpg — Circa 1950s

This shoeshine business was short-lived.

Most of the town's teenage boys spent the summers on the beach. The photo shows the north building at the base of the pier.

Summer on the beach
O194.jpg — Circa early-1940s

Most of the town's teenage boys spent the summers on the beach. The photo shows the north building at the base of the pier.

Captain Larson's boat took fishermen to and from the wooden fishing extension and the offshore fishing barge, Georgina.

Captain Larson's boat
O195.jpg — Circa late-1930s

Captain Larson's boat took fishermen to and from the wooden fishing extension and the offshore fishing barge, Georgina.

Looking in the NE direction from the base of the Pier. The closest building is the White Stop hamburger stand at 101 Manhattan Beach Blvd. The crowd is for the fishing derby and beauty contest on June 21, 1948.

Fishing derby and beauty contest
O196.jpg — Circa 1948

Looking in the NE direction from the base of the Pier. The closest building is the White Stop hamburger stand at 101 Manhattan Beach Blvd. The crowd is for the fishing derby and beauty contest on June 21, 1948.

Looking in the SE direction from the base of the Pier. The closest building is the old Knothole Cafe at 100 Manhattan beach Blvd. The crowd is for the fishing derby and beauty contest on June 21, 1948.

Fishing derby and beauty contest
O197.jpg — Circa 1948

Looking in the SE direction from the base of the Pier. The closest building is the old Knothole Cafe at 100 Manhattan beach Blvd. The crowd is for the fishing derby and beauty contest on June 21, 1948.

22.5 lb. halibut caught for the Fishing derby on June 21, 1948.

22.5 lb. Halibut
O198.jpg — Circa 1948

22.5 lb. halibut caught for the Fishing derby on June 21, 1948.

Beach at foot of 7th St., Christmas 1948.

Beach at foot of 7th St
O200.jpg — Christmas 1948

Beach at foot of 7th St., Christmas 1948.

Beach at foot of 7th St., Christmas 1948.

Beach at foot of 7th St
O201.jpg — Christmas 1948

Beach at foot of 7th St., Christmas 1948.

Beach at foot of 7th St., Christmas 1948.

Beach at foot of 7th St
O202.jpg — Christmas 1948

Beach at foot of 7th St., Christmas 1948.

Manhattan Beach City Hall, New Years 1949.

Manhattan Beach City Hall, New Years 1949.
O203.jpg — Circa1949

Manhattan Beach City Hall, New Years 1949.

Crowd waiting for the July 4 Parade in 1948 Location: the La Mar movie theater at 230 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

July 4 Parade in 1948
O204.jpg — Circa 1948

Crowd waiting for the July 4 Parade in 1948 Location: the La Mar movie theater at 230 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

July 4 Parade in 1948. Location: the parking lot between the City Hall and 15th St.

July 4 Parade in 1948
O205.jpg — Circa 1948

July 4 Parade in 1948. Location: the parking lot between the City Hall and 15th St.

July 4 Parade in 1948. Location: the west lawn of the City Hall.

July 4 Parade in 1948
O206.jpg — Circa 1948

July 4 Parade in 1948. Location: the west lawn of the City Hall.

July 4 Parade in 1948 Location: the parking lot between the City Hall and 15th St.

July 4 Parade in 1948
O207.jpg — Circa 1948

July 4 Parade in 1948 Location: the parking lot between the City Hall and 15th St.

July 4 Parade in 1948. Unknown location. .

July 4 Parade in 1948
O208.jpg — Circa 1948

July 4 Parade in 1948. Unknown location. .

July 4 Parade in 1948. Location: Looking north up Highland Ave. at Manhattan Beach Blvd.

July 4 Parade in 1948
O209.jpg — Circa 1948

July 4 Parade in 1948. Location: Looking north up Highland Ave. at Manhattan Beach Blvd.

July 4 Parade in 1948. Location: Looking north up Highland Ave. at Manhattan Beach Blvd.

July 4 Parade in 1948
O210.jpg — Circa 1948

July 4 Parade in 1948. Location: Looking north up Highland Ave. at Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Looking northeast up Manhattan Beach Blvd. from Manhattan Ave.

Looking northeast up Manhattan Beach Blvd
O211.jpg — Note the elaborate Christmas decorations Circa 1948

Looking northeast up Manhattan Beach Blvd. from Manhattan Ave.

Flooded field near the south-east corner of present-day Polliwog Park. Note Redondo Ave. and Liberty Village in background. Judge Benjamin F. Brown's ranch house (at 1801 Redondo Ave.) is where the present Manhattan Beach Middle School is located.

Flooded field near present-day Polliwog Park
O212.jpg — Circa 1951

Flooded field near the south-east corner of present-day Polliwog Park. Note Redondo Ave. and Liberty Village in background. Judge Benjamin F. Brown's ranch house (at 1801 Redondo Ave.

Looking west from Highview Ave. and 13th St. intersection with City Hall in background.

Looking west from Highview Ave
O213.jpg — Circa 1950s

Looking west from Highview Ave. and 13th St. intersection with City Hall in background.

Ercole's restaurant (at 1101 Manhattan Ave.), opening in 1927. Note the ceramic tile on the front of the counter was done by the owner Joe Ercole.

Ercole's restaurant opening 1927
O214.jpg — Circa 1930s

Ercole's restaurant (at 1101 Manhattan Ave.), opening in 1927. Note the ceramic tile on the front of the counter was done by the owner Joe Ercole.

The thirty-year anniversary of Ercole's restaurant (at 1101 Manhattan Ave.), opening in 1927.

Ercole's thirty-year anniversary
O215.jpg — Circa 1957

The thirty-year anniversary of Ercole's restaurant (at 1101 Manhattan Ave.), opening in 1927.

The Withers gas station on Highland Ave. near 13th St.

The Withers gas station on Highland Ave
O216.jpg — Circa 1950s

The Withers gas station on Highland Ave. near 13th St.

Photo of a large vacant lot in the 1950s. This two-city block square was between The Strand, Highland Ave., 26th St. and 27th St. It was taken by eminent domain proceedings from the Bruce Brown family and other African American families in 1924. Although it was taken by the city with the intent to turn it into a public park, it was remained a vacant lot from 1924 until the early-1960s. It was declared Bruces Beach Park in 2006.

Bruces' beach vacant lot
O217.jpg — Circa 1950s

Photo of a large vacant lot in the 1950s. This two-city block square was between The Strand, Highland Ave., 26th St. and 27th St.

Construction of the 3rd Post Office Building at 1142 Manhattan Ave.

Construction of the 3rd Post Office Building
O218.jpg — Circa: 1952

Construction of the 3rd Post Office Building at 1142 Manhattan Ave.

Publicity shot for Beach Volleyball. L. to R.: Doug McClure, Margaret Field (Sally Field's mother), Greta Thyssen (Miss Denmark of 1951), and Faye Brush (Doug's first wife).

Beach Volleyball publicity shot
O219.jpg — Circa 1958

Publicity shot for Beach Volleyball. L. to R.: Doug McClure, Margaret Field (Sally Field's mother), Greta Thyssen (Miss Denmark of 1951), and Faye Brush (Doug's first wife).

Publicity shot for Beach Volleyball. L. to R.: Doug McClure, Faye Brush (Doug's first wife), Greta Thyssen (Miss Denmark of 1951), and Margaret Field (Sally Field's mother).

Publicity shot for Beach Volleyball
O220.jpg — Circa 1958

Publicity shot for Beach Volleyball. L. to R.: Doug McClure, Faye Brush (Doug's first wife), Greta Thyssen (Miss Denmark of 1951), and Margaret Field (Sally Field's mother).

Publicity shot for the Catalina to Manhattan Beach paddleboard race. Margaret Field (Sally Field's mother), ? , and Greta Thyssen.

Publicity shot for the Catalina to Manhattan Beach paddleboard race
O221.jpg — Circa 1957

Publicity shot for the Catalina to Manhattan Beach paddleboard race. Margaret Field (Sally Field's mother), ? , and Greta Thyssen.

Publicity shot for the Catalina Is. to Manhattan Beach Paddleboard Race. Bob Jean, actress Margaret Field (Sally Field's mother), Cliff Webster, actress Greta Thyssen, and actor Jock Mahoney (Sally Field's stepfather).

Publicity shot for the Catalina to Manhattan Beach paddleboard race
O222.jpg — Circa 1957

Publicity shot for the Catalina Is. to Manhattan Beach Paddleboard Race.

Publicity shot for the 1957 Catalina Is. to Manhattan Beach paddleboard race. Bob Jean, actress Margaret Field (Sally Field's mother), Cliff Webster, and actress Greta Thyssen, and Jock Mahoney (Sally Field's stepfather).

Publicity shot for the Catalina to Manhattan Beach paddleboard race
O223.jpg — Circa 1957

Publicity shot for the 1957 Catalina Is. to Manhattan Beach paddleboard race.

Actress Greta Thyssen (Miss Denmark of 1951) and a L.A. Co. lifeguard, on the Bay Watch boat. Publicity shot. .

Actress Greta Thyssen on the Bay Watch boat.
O224.jpg — Circa 1957

Actress Greta Thyssen (Miss Denmark of 1951) and a L.A. Co. lifeguard, on the Bay Watch boat. Publicity shot. .

Actress Greta Thyssen (Miss Denmark of 1951) and a L.A. Co. lifeguard, on the Bay Watch boat. Publicity shot. .

Actress Greta Thyssen on the Bay Watch boat.
O225.jpg — Circa 1957

Actress Greta Thyssen (Miss Denmark of 1951) and a L.A. Co. lifeguard, on the Bay Watch boat. Publicity shot. .

The L.A. Co. Lifeguard boat Bay Watch accelerates south of the Pier. Publicity shot.

Bay Watch publicity shot
O226.jpg — Circa 1957

The L.A. Co. Lifeguard boat Bay Watch accelerates south of the Pier. Publicity shot.

Actress Margaret Field (Sally Field's mother) on the L.A. Co. lifeguard boat Bay Watch. Publicity shot.

Actress Margaret Field
O227.jpg — Circa 1957

Actress Margaret Field (Sally Field's mother) on the L.A. Co. lifeguard boat Bay Watch. Publicity shot.

Actor Jock Mahoney (Sally Field's stepfather) on the L.A. Co. lifeguard boat Bay Watch with Ted Davis. Publicity shot.

Actor Jock Mahoney
O228.jpg — Circa 1957

Actor Jock Mahoney (Sally Field's stepfather) on the L.A. Co. lifeguard boat Bay Watch with Ted Davis. Publicity shot.

Actor Jock Mahoney (Sally Field's stepfather) on the L.A. Co. lifeguard boat Bay Watch with Ted Davis and others waiting for the paddleboarders to come in. Publicity shot.

Actor Jock Mahoney
O229.jpg — Circa 1957

Actor Jock Mahoney (Sally Field's stepfather) on the L.A. Co. lifeguard boat Bay Watch with Ted Davis and others waiting for the paddleboarders to come in. Publicity shot.

Actor Jock Mahoney (Sally Field's stepfather) on the beach near the Pier talking about the volleyball tournament. Publicity shot.

Actor Jock Mahoney
O230.jpg — Circa 1957

Actor Jock Mahoney (Sally Field's stepfather) on the beach near the Pier talking about the volleyball tournament. Publicity shot.

Dale Velzy, Bob Hogan, and ? paddling to the shore at Lake Los Angeles (now part of Marina Del Rey). Publicity shot for the Catalina Is. to Manhattan Beach Paddleboard Race.

Dale Velzy, Bob Hogan and unknown. Catalina to MB publicity shot
O232.jpg — Circa 1957

Dale Velzy, Bob Hogan, and ? paddling to the shore at Lake Los Angeles (now part of Marina Del Rey). Publicity shot for the Catalina Is. to Manhattan Beach Paddleboard Race.

Dale Velzy, Bob Hogan and ? coming ashore at Lake Los Angeles (now part of Marina Del Rey). They are greated by Dale's wife (wearing a sweat shirt with Velzy and Jacobs surf boards on the back). Publicity shot for the Catalina Is. to Manhattan Beach Paddleboard Race.

Dale Velzy, Bob Hogan and unknown. Catalina to MB publicity shot
O233.jpg — Circa 1957

Dale Velzy, Bob Hogan and ? coming ashore at Lake Los Angeles (now part of Marina Del Rey). They are greated by Dale's wife (wearing a sweat shirt with Velzy and Jacobs surf boards on the back).

Crowd on the Pier waiting for the Catalina Is. to Manhattan Beach Paddle Board Race contestants to come in.

Catalina. to Manhattan Beach Paddle Board Race crowd
O234.jpg — Circa 1957

Crowd on the Pier waiting for the Catalina Is. to Manhattan Beach Paddle Board Race contestants to come in.

Six-year-old Robin Curtis was Miss Paddleboard for the 1960 International Paddleboard Classic. This annual paddleboard race is still being held. The race is from the Ismus of Catalina Island to the Manhattan beach Pier.

Robin Curtis Miss Paddleboard 1960
O235.jpg — Circa 1960

Six-year-old Robin Curtis was Miss Paddleboard for the 1960 International Paddleboard Classic. This annual paddleboard race is still being held. The race is from the Ismus of Catalina Island to the Manhattan beach Pier.

The Post Office at 1004 Manhattan Ave. This was the first building to be constructed as a Manhattan Beach post office. The previous two P.Os. had been located within grocery stores.

The Post Office
O236A.jpg — Circa 1930s

The Post Office at 1004 Manhattan Ave. This was the first building to be constructed as a Manhattan Beach post office. The previous two P.Os. had been located within grocery stores.

The ribbon cutting for the opening of the Post Office at 1142 Manhattan Ave., the location of the Manhattan Beach Post restaurant.

Ribbon cutting for the Post Office
O236B.jpg — Circa 1952

The ribbon cutting for the opening of the Post Office at 1142 Manhattan Ave., the location of the Manhattan Beach Post restaurant.

The Post Office at 1142 Manhattan Ave., the location of the Manhattan Beach Post restaurant. Note the Air Force poster (during the Korean War) and the Highway Post Office" bus".

The Post Office at 1142 Manhattan Ave
O236C.jpg — Circa 1952

The Post Office at 1142 Manhattan Ave., the location of the Manhattan Beach Post restaurant. Note the Air Force poster (during the Korean War) and the Highway Post Office" bus".

Postal workers inside the Post Office at 1142 Manhattan Ave. before they were moved to the new main P.O. on Sepulveda Blvd.

Postal workers
O236D.jpg — Circa 1960s

Postal workers inside the Post Office at 1142 Manhattan Ave. before they were moved to the new main P.O. on Sepulveda Blvd.

Overturned truck west of the corner of Manhattan Beach Blvd. and Ardmore Ave. Note the Poppytrails sign at Metlox pottery.

Overturned truck by Metlox
O237.jpg — Circa early-1950s

Overturned truck west of the corner of Manhattan Beach Blvd. and Ardmore Ave. Note the Poppytrails sign at Metlox pottery.

The fishing is great in Manhattan Beach.

The fishing is great in Manhattan Beach
O238.jpg — Circa early 1900s

The fishing is great in Manhattan Beach.

Two ladies standing on the Strand at Marine Ave. and proudly holding the results of their fishing outing. The newly completed Marine Ave. Pavilion is in the background.

Two ladies proudly holding fish
O239.jpg — Circa 1918

Two ladies standing on the Strand at Marine Ave. and proudly holding the results of their fishing outing. The newly completed Marine Ave. Pavilion is in the background.

Front view of a black sea bass weighing 377 pounds that was caught from the Manhattan Beach Pier by A.J. Salter. It was caight on July 4, 1922.

377 lb Black Sea Bass caught on the Pier
O240A.jpg — Circa 1922

Front view of a black sea bass weighing 377 pounds that was caught from the Manhattan Beach Pier by A.J. Salter. It was caight on July 4, 1922.

Back view of a black sea bass weighing 377 pounds that was caught from the Manhattan Beach Pier by A.J. Salter. It was caight on July 4, 1922.

377 lb Black Sea Bass caught on the Pier
O240B.jpg — Circa 1922

Back view of a black sea bass weighing 377 pounds that was caught from the Manhattan Beach Pier by A.J. Salter. It was caight on July 4, 1922.

A black sea bass weighing 350 pounds was caught from the Manhattan Beach Pier on August 14, 1924.

360 lb Black Sea Bass caught on the Pier
O240C.jpg — Circa 1924

A black sea bass weighing 350 pounds was caught from the Manhattan Beach Pier on August 14, 1924.

A black sea bass weighing 350 pounds was caught from the Manhattan Beach Pier by Mr. Blandford (with Hat).

360 lb Black Sea Bass caught on the Pier
O240D.jpg — Circa 1920s

A black sea bass weighing 350 pounds was caught from the Manhattan Beach Pier by Mr. Blandford (with Hat).

Looking north up Manhattan Ave. at downtown Manhattan Beach. Woodburys was just north of 10th St.

Looking north up Manhattan Ave
O241A.jpg — Circa early 1930s

Looking north up Manhattan Ave. at downtown Manhattan Beach. Woodburys was just north of 10th St.

Looking south at the beach and the Pier. Note the double track for the Pacific Electric Red Cars.

Beach and Pier
O241B.jpg — Circa early 1930s

Looking south at the beach and the Pier. Note the double track for the Pacific Electric Red Cars.

A black sea bass weighing 351 pounds was caught from the Manhattan Beach Pier by C.C. Campus on May 15, 1922.

A black sea bass weighing 351 pounds was caught from the Manhattan Beach Pier by C
O242.jpg — Circa 1922

A black sea bass weighing 351 pounds was caught from the Manhattan Beach Pier by C.C. Campus on May 15, 1922.

Aerial photo of Manhattan Beach. To the northeast of Morningside Dr. and Center St. (M.B. Blvd) was the Metlox Pottery facility and the adjacent Santa Fe raiload tracks. Note the eucalyptus trees that lined Center St. (M.B. Blvd), from Pacific Ave. to El Camino Real (Sepulveda). They were removed in 1931.

Aerial photo of Manhattan Beach
O245.jpg — Circa 1930

Aerial photo of Manhattan Beach. To the northeast of Morningside Dr. and Center St. (M.B. Blvd) was the Metlox Pottery facility and the adjacent Santa Fe raiload tracks. Note the eucalyptus trees that lined Center St.

Looking south from the Pier on July 4,1922. Note the tents and large number of fully dressed beach goers.

Looking south from the Pier on July 4
O246.jpg — Circa 1922

Looking south from the Pier on July 4,1922. Note the tents and large number of fully dressed beach goers.

Looking north from the Pier. The beach was extremely crowded on summer weekends. The beach goers would come from inland on the "Big Red Cars". They were operated by the Pacific Electric interurban transit system which had 1100 miles of trackage in the L.A. region. Note the double-car train configuration at the right top of the photo.

Crowded summer weekend
O247.jpg — Circa late 1920s

Looking north from the Pier. The beach was extremely crowded on summer weekends. The beach goers would come from inland on the "Big Red Cars".

Looking south from the Strand and Marine Ave. Note that the Pier (completed in 1920) is still under construction. The Marine Ave. Pavilion was built in 1918 to serve as community center and bath house.

The Strand at Marine
O248.jpg — Circa 1919

Looking south from the Strand and Marine Ave. Note that the Pier (completed in 1920) is still under construction. The Marine Ave. Pavilion was built in 1918 to serve as community center and bath house.

Manhattan Beach City lifeguard in front of the Pier.

Manhattan Beach City lifeguard
O249.jpg — Circa: 1935

Manhattan Beach City lifeguard in front of the Pier.

This was the first two-story building in Manhattan Beach (built in 1902). It initially contained a hotel, grocery store, and Post Office. Located at 201 Manhattan Beach Blvd., it later contained a bank and was demolished in 1965. It was replaced by the American Savings (presently Chase Bank) Bldg.

The first two-story building in Manhattan Beach
O250.jpg — Circa 1950s

This was the first two-story building in Manhattan Beach (built in 1902). It initially contained a hotel, grocery store, and Post Office. Located at 201 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Beach party for the 4th of July. The Snyder Family. Note that the "Red Car" tracks (which ran along the present-day bike path) are just behind them.

Snyder Family 4th of July
O252.jpg — Circa 1922s

Beach party for the 4th of July. The Snyder Family. Note that the "Red Car" tracks (which ran along the present-day bike path) are just behind them.

City of Manhattan Beach lifeguard, Jim Campbell.

Jim Campbell City of Manhattan Beach lifeguard
O253.jpg — Circa 1924-1932

City of Manhattan Beach lifeguard, Jim Campbell.

Manhattan Beach lifeguards L-R: Roy Etienne, Bill Simkins, Ralph Rhind, and Jim Campbell.

Manhattan Beach lifeguards
O254.jpg — Circa 1924-1932

Manhattan Beach lifeguards L-R: Roy Etienne, Bill Simkins, Ralph Rhind, and Jim Campbell.

Manhattan Beach city lifeguard Ralph Rhind.

Manhattan Beach city lifeguard Ralph Rhind
O255.jpg — Circa 1924-1932

Manhattan Beach city lifeguard Ralph Rhind.

Manhattan Beach city lifeguard Bill Simkins.

Manhattan Beach city lifeguard Bill Simkins
O256.jpg — Circa 1924-1932

Manhattan Beach city lifeguard Bill Simkins.

Manhattan Beach lifeguard Roy Etienne.

Manhattan Beach lifeguard Roy Etienne
O257.jpg — Circa 1924-1932

Manhattan Beach lifeguard Roy Etienne.

Burning kelp on the beach.

Burning kelp on the beach
O258.jpg — Circa early 1900s

Burning kelp on the beach.

The Drake Family at the beach for July 4, 1924. The boys are Wilmer (L), made a honorary member of MBHS in the 1980s, and Fritz.

The Drake Family at the beach for July 4
O259.jpg — Circa 1924

The Drake Family at the beach for July 4, 1924. The boys are Wilmer (L), made a honorary member of MBHS in the 1980s, and Fritz.

The beach. View to the north from the foot of Tenth St.

The beach
O260.jpg — Circa 1924

The beach. View to the north from the foot of Tenth St.

The rider on the air matress is unidentified. From Life Magazine.

From Life Magazine
O261.jpg — Circa: 1940

The rider on the air matress is unidentified. From Life Magazine.

Many surfers. The surfer with the white cap is Jim Bailey. From Life Magazine.

Surfers From Life Magazine
O262.jpg — Circa: 1940

Many surfers. The surfer with the white cap is Jim Bailey. From Life Magazine.

Life Magazine. Hal Landis surfing the "Cove" in Palos Verdes. Circa Dec.

Life Magazine December 1939
O263.jpg — Circa Dec. 3,1939

Life Magazine. Hal Landis surfing the "Cove" in Palos Verdes. Circa Dec.

Tulie Clark surfing in Hermosa Beach. From Life Magazine.

Tulie Clark surfing in Hermosa Beach
O264.jpg — Circa 1938

Tulie Clark surfing in Hermosa Beach. From Life Magazine.

Art Alsten and Jim "Burhead" Drever surfing in Palos Verdes. From Life Magazine.

Art Alsten and Jim "Burhead" Drever surfing in Palos Verdes
O265.jpg — Circa December 16, 1939

Art Alsten and Jim "Burhead" Drever surfing in Palos Verdes. From Life Magazine.

Life Magazine. The standing surfer is Tom Blake, inventer of the surfboard fin, chambered surfboard, and various life saving gear.

Tom Blake, inventer of the surfboard fin - Life Magazine
O266.jpg — Circa 1939

Life Magazine. The standing surfer is Tom Blake, inventer of the surfboard fin, chambered surfboard, and various life saving gear.

Surfing San Onofre. L-R: Levy, Lavagno, McBride, Harrison, "Straightoff," Jahan, Larsen, and Boice. From Life Magazine.

Surfing San Onofre
O267.jpg — Circa: 1946

Surfing San Onofre. L-R: Levy, Lavagno, McBride, Harrison, "Straightoff," Jahan, Larsen, and Boice. From Life Magazine.

Four board surfers and two body surfers at San Onofre. From Life Magazine.

Four board surfers and two body surfers at San Onofre
O268.jpg — Circa: 1940

Four board surfers and two body surfers at San Onofre. From Life Magazine.

The surfer is "Hoppie" Swarts. Note the Manhattan Beach Pier (with wooden fishing extension) in the background. From Life Magazine.

Surfer "Hoppie" Swarts from Life Magazine
O269.jpg — Circa 1938

The surfer is "Hoppie" Swarts. Note the Manhattan Beach Pier (with wooden fishing extension) in the background. From Life Magazine.

Aerial photo of the piers in Manhattan Beach and El Segundo. From top: the Hyperion Outlet Pier, Standard Oil Pier, and Manhattan Beach Pier.

Aerial photo of the piers in Manhattan Beach and El Segundo
O270.jpg — Circa 1940s

Aerial photo of the piers in Manhattan Beach and El Segundo. From top: the Hyperion Outlet Pier, Standard Oil Pier, and Manhattan Beach Pier.

Aerial photo of the Manhattan Beach from above Looking north from just south of First St., showing the Manhattan Beach Pier, Marine Pavilion, the Standard Oil Pier, and the Hyperion Pier.

Aerial photo of the Manhattan Beach
O271.jpg — Circa 1927

Aerial photo of the Manhattan Beach from above Looking north from just south of First St., showing the Manhattan Beach Pier, Marine Pavilion, the Standard Oil Pier, and the Hyperion Pier.

1932 Manhattan Beach Map. Note that Gould Ave. and Wiseburn/Dewey Avenues are now Artesia Blvd.

1932 Manhattan Beach Map
O272.jpg — and Aviation Ave, respectively

1932 Manhattan Beach Map. Note that Gould Ave. and Wiseburn/Dewey Avenues are now Artesia Blvd.

1948 Manhattan Beach Map. Note that Gould Ave. is now Artesia Blvd.

1948 Manhattan Beach Map
O273.jpg — Many new tracts and the Mira Costa High School property were added after World War II

1948 Manhattan Beach Map. Note that Gould Ave. is now Artesia Blvd.

Manhattan Beach Pier in the very late 1930s. Note the bath house and the very narrow beach.

Manhattan Beach Pier in the very late 1930s
O274.jpg — Circa late-1930s

Manhattan Beach Pier in the very late 1930s. Note the bath house and the very narrow beach.

The White Stop Cafe was at 101 Center St. (now Manhattan Beach Blvd.). Shown are the owners: Al and Mildred Switzer. Note that complete dinners cost only $0.50. The White Stop was operated from the mid-1930s to the early-1960s.

The White Stop Cafe
O275.jpg — Circa late-1930s

The White Stop Cafe was at 101 Center St. (now Manhattan Beach Blvd.). Shown are the owners: Al and Mildred Switzer. Note that complete dinners cost only $0.50.

View from the base of the Pier up Center St. (now Manhattan Beach Blvd.). Note the sign advertising Manhattan beach as the safest beach in America.

View up Center Street
O276.jpeg — Circa early-1920s

View from the base of the Pier up Center St. (now Manhattan Beach Blvd.). Note the sign advertising Manhattan beach as the safest beach in America.

The State Bank Building, located at 201 Center St. (now Manhattan Beach Blvd.), was built by the Merrill brothers in 1902. It was the first two story building in the city and it initially contained the first hotel, a general store, and the first post office.

The State Bank Building
O277.jpeg — Circa 1920s

The State Bank Building, located at 201 Center St. (now Manhattan Beach Blvd.), was built by the Merrill brothers in 1902.

View from 38th St. looking south down Highland Ave. Panchos at 3615 Highland Ave. and Ciscos at 3600 Highland Ave were both popular restaurants in North Manhattan Beach. Panchos was expanded in 1974 and still exists.

Highland Avenue at Rosecrans
O278.jpg — Circa 1960s

View from 38th St. looking south down Highland Ave. Panchos at 3615 Highland Ave. and Ciscos at 3600 Highland Ave were both popular restaurants in North Manhattan Beach. Panchos was expanded in 1974 and still exists.

The Pier has survived high waves from many winter storms. This storm, in January 1982, was attributed to the El Niño condition in the Pcific Ocean.

The Pier has survived high waves from many winter storms
O279.jpg — Circa 1982

The Pier has survived high waves from many winter storms. This storm, in January 1982, was attributed to the El Niño condition in the Pcific Ocean.

Aerial Photo of Manhattan Beach, looking NE. Copyright by John Post.

Aerial Photo of Manhattan Beach
O280.jpg — Circa 1992

Aerial Photo of Manhattan Beach, looking NE. Copyright by John Post.

Mr. and Mrs. Alton at the family home at 118 8th St. Note that the walk streets are unpaved.

Mr. and Mrs. Alton at the family home
O281.jpg — Circa 1907

Mr. and Mrs. Alton at the family home at 118 8th St. Note that the walk streets are unpaved.

George Alton Sr. with a yellowtail that he caught off the old iron pier. He is near the family home at 118 8th St. Note that the walk streets are unpaved boardwalks.

George Alton Sr
O282.jpg — Circa 1907

George Alton Sr. with a yellowtail that he caught off the old iron pier. He is near the family home at 118 8th St. Note that the walk streets are unpaved boardwalks.

The Kuhn Bros. dump truck. The White heavy-duty truck was used to haul sand and help smooth out the sand dunes. Photo believed to be in Tree Section.

The Kuhn Bros Dump Truck
O283.jpg — Circa 1920

The Kuhn Bros. dump truck. The White heavy-duty truck was used to haul sand and help smooth out the sand dunes. Photo believed to be in Tree Section.

One of the Kuhn Brothers. Note that he is wearing a kidney Belt for driving the rough riding dump truck (with it's solid rubber tires).

One of the Kuhn Brothers
O284.jpg — Circa 1920

One of the Kuhn Brothers. Note that he is wearing a kidney Belt for driving the rough riding dump truck (with it's solid rubber tires).

Aerial photo showing the Santa Monica Bay. Looking north from Redondo Beach showing the Biltmore hotel and Hermosa Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach Pier, Marine Pavilion, the Standard Oil Pier, and the Hyperion Pier.

Aerial photo showing the Santa Monica Bay
O285.jpg — Circa 1927

Aerial photo showing the Santa Monica Bay. Looking north from Redondo Beach showing the Biltmore hotel and Hermosa Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach Pier, Marine Pavilion, the Standard Oil Pier, and the Hyperion Pier.

View from the Pier of the Beach and The Strand.

View from the Pier of the Beach and The Strand
O286.jpg — Circa late-1920s

View from the Pier of the Beach and The Strand.

Last Pacific Electric "Red Car" on its way north of Manhattan Beach. Playa del Rey is in the background. The P.E. Redondo Beach line was taken out of service in 1940 for lack of ridership.

Last Pacific Electric "Red Car" on its way north of Manhattan Beach
O287.jpg — Circa 1940

Last Pacific Electric "Red Car" on its way north of Manhattan Beach. Playa del Rey is in the background. The P.E. Redondo Beach line was taken out of service in 1940 for lack of ridership.

Dale Velzy in front his "Velzy Surfboards" shop, which opened in 1949 and was located at 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd. This is believed to be the first American surf shop where one could have a custom surf board shaped to one's weight and surfing style. .

Dale Velzy in front of Velzy Surfboards
O288.png — Circa 1950

Dale Velzy in front his "Velzy Surfboards" shop, which opened in 1949 and was located at 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Lifeguards and surfers in front of the Manhattan Beach Pier.

Lifeguards and surfers in front of the Manhattan Beach Pier
O289.jpg — Circa early-1940s

Lifeguards and surfers in front of the Manhattan Beach Pier.

Lifeguard captain Don St. Hill and former Olympic swimmer (and Tarzan in the movies) Johny Weismuller. Believed to be in Alondra Park Pool/lake.

Lifeguard captain Don St. Hill and Johny Weismuller
O290.jpg — Circa 1940s

Lifeguard captain Don St. Hill and former Olympic swimmer (and Tarzan in the movies) Johny Weismuller. Believed to be in Alondra Park Pool/lake.

Publicity shot for the International Surf Lifesaving Carnival in Melborne, Australia. From L-R: an Australian model, Tad Devine (son of U.S. movie actor Andy Devine) and L.A. County lifeguard Dave Balinger (wearing the Manhattan Beach sweatshirt). They are demonstrating how to wrap the rescue tube (invented by a famous surfer of the ‘40s, Pete Peterson).

Publicity shot for the International Surf Lifesaving Carnival in Melborne, Australia
O291.jpg — Circa 1956

Publicity shot for the International Surf Lifesaving Carnival in Melborne, Australia. From L-R: an Australian model, Tad Devine (son of U.S. movie actor Andy Devine) and L.A.

Aerial view of the Metlox Pottery facility. Note the Santa Fe railroad spur line for Metlox. Also note that the future Valley Blvd. is blocked by the metlox property and Kuhn Bros. lumber yard property from 10th St. to 14th St. The rail spur line caused Valley Blvd. (then called E. Railroad Dr.) to be blocked from 15th to 10th St. until it was opened in the early 1960s.

Aerial view of the Metlox Pottery facility
O292.jpg — Circa 1948

Aerial view of the Metlox Pottery facility. Note the Santa Fe railroad spur line for Metlox. Also note that the future Valley Blvd. is blocked by the metlox property and Kuhn Bros. lumber yard property from 10th St.

Aerial view of the Standard Oil Refinery in El Segundo. Note the pier that was used for offloading crude oil from the tankers. This pier was replaced by an subsurface pipe in the mid-1960s. Note that the highway (present-day Vista Del Mar) had a lot of car traffic.

Aerial view of the Standard Oil Refinery in El Segundo
O293.jpg — Circa 1930s

Aerial view of the Standard Oil Refinery in El Segundo. Note the pier that was used for offloading crude oil from the tankers. This pier was replaced by an subsurface pipe in the mid-1960s.

Two-man Beach Volleyball begun in the late 1940s. Mike Bright and others playing a game in Manhattan Beach.

Two-man Beach Volleyball
O294.jpg — Circa 1980s

Two-man Beach Volleyball begun in the late 1940s. Mike Bright and others playing a game in Manhattan Beach.

View of the Pier and bike path from the Strand at 15th St. This bike trail, named after L.A. Council member Marvin Braude, was opened in the early 1970s. It extends from Rat Beach in Hollywood Riviera section of Torrance to Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades.

View of the Pier and bike path
O295.jpg — Circa 1978

View of the Pier and bike path from the Strand at 15th St. This bike trail, named after L.A. Council member Marvin Braude, was opened in the early 1970s.

The design for the City Seal was the result of a competition Many professional designers enterred but it was won by R. Steven Hargrove, a Mira Costa sophomore.

Manhattan Beach City Seal
O296.jpg — Circa 1962

The design for the City Seal was the result of a competition Many professional designers enterred but it was won by R. Steven Hargrove, a Mira Costa sophomore.