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Las Tunas Beach house La Esperanza burns, 2/2
Jason Ventress's Las Tunas Beach house, La Esperanza ("The Hope"), burns in the Palisades Fire at 18862 PCH. It formerly belonged to actors Greta Garbo, June Havoc, Fred MacMurray, and screenwriter Frank Pierson.
House with a pagoda gate burns in the Palisades Fire
Las Tunas Beach house with a pagoda gate, at 18842 Topanga Beach Dr., burns in the Palisades Fire. Firefighters spray water from hoses.
Rick Rietveld painting, "Reel Inn Mermaid," c. 2015
Rick Rietveld's painting, "Reel Inn Mermaid," shows a mermaid lying on Topanga Beach at night. In the background is the Reel Inn seafood restaurant at 18661 PCH.
Rick Hodgson drawing, "Topanga Beach Houses," c. 1970
Rick Hodgson's drawing "Topanga Beach Houses" also shows the Topanga Lagoon at left.
Topanga Elementary School students
Popular 1970s teacher Richard Russo often took slides of Topanga Elementary School students.
Louise York, editor of The Topanga Story
Louise York, editor of a historical book called The Topanga Story, outside her home. York has a stunning view of the canyon from her hilltop dwelling. A former journalist, York spent months combing shelves, files, and boxes for material and…
Regina Rosa, owner of Topanga Kids clothing store
Regina Rosa, owner of Topanga Kids clothing store, shows off one of her bubble guns.
Rose Wiley
Rose Wiley, granddaughter of Francisco Trujillo, one of Topanga's first homesteaders, walks among the mustard plants on her property.
Cosmo's thrift store
Cosmo's thrift store, in the Pine Tree Circle, had no name. Cosmo sold everything from old jewelry to used, patched blue jeans. He arrived in California from Texas, in 1959.
Susan Nissman and Marty Brastow
TASC chair Susan Nissman and Town Council leader Marty Brastow cheering the defeat of the Canyon Oaks development.
Robbie Dick shapes a surfboard with Glen Kennedy
Robbie Dick shapes a surfboard with Glen Kennedy in the Wilken factory on 22nd St. in Santa Monica. Glenn, a Wilken team rider, was working on a knee board when Robbie and Rich Wilken found him using the wrong tools. Robbie humorously went overboard…
J. Riddle wears a purple shirt and a beaded necklace
J. Riddle wears a purple shirt and a beaded necklace with puka shells, while holding a red surfboard.
Jim Fitzpatrick: "J. Riddle made an incredible transformation from longboards to short boards. He was the first surfer I ever witnessed…
Jim Fitzpatrick: "J. Riddle made an incredible transformation from longboards to short boards. He was the first surfer I ever witnessed…
David Hayward plays trumpet in his living room
Jazz musician David Hayward plays trumpet in his living room at 2813 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
A teenager sits on the Topanga Beach lifeguard tower
A teenager sits on the wall of the Topanga Beach lifeguard tower at night.
Community House work party
Woman's Club members serve a ranch-style lunch to a Community House work party.
Clarence Kuethe and Mary Sopher
Clarence Kuethe, owner of Fernwood Market, donates a steet to Woman's Club president Mary Sopher.
People gather at a day party at 3726 Rodeo Grounds, 6/15
People take a group photo at James Mathers's party at 3726 Rodeo Grounds.
CENTER:
Smiley face, Austen Tate ("Baby Dinosaur"), James Mathers.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:
Daisy Duck McCrackin, Robin Paz ("Lunch Lady"), Erin Loggins ("Log,"…
CENTER:
Smiley face, Austen Tate ("Baby Dinosaur"), James Mathers.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:
Daisy Duck McCrackin, Robin Paz ("Lunch Lady"), Erin Loggins ("Log,"…
Lower Topanga panorama, 1920s
Lower Topanga panorama shows Topanga Beach, a bathhouse, Shady Lane, Topanga Lane, and the Rodeo Grounds.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 2010s, 7/7
Aerial view of Topanga Beach shows Oasis Imports, the Malibu Feed Bin, and the ARCO gas station at the intersection of Topanga Canyon Blvd. and PCH. The Moonfire Temple is on the hill.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 2010s, 6/7
Aerial view of Topanga Beach shows the Topanga Lagoon, the lifeguard tower, and PCH. The Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica are in the background.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 2010s, 5/7
Aerial view of Topanga Beach shows surfers, the Topanga Lagoon, and the lifeguard tower.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 2010s, 4/7
Aerial view of Topanga Beach shows surfers, the Topanga Lagoon, the lifeguard tower, and PCH.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 2010s, 3/7
Aerial view of Topanga Beach shows surfers, the Topanga Lagoon, and the lifeguard tower.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 2010s, 2/7
Aerial view of Topanga Beach shows surfers, the Topanga Lagoon, and the lifeguard tower.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 2010s, 1/7
Aerial view of Topanga Beach shows Las Tunas Beach houses and American Apparel at 18820 PCH.
Jane Handel stands by her garden at 3739 Rodeo Grounds
Jane Handel stands by her vegetable garden at 3739 Rodeo Grounds.
Renate Sprickman crosses a bridge over the creek
Renate Sprickman crosses a plank of wood over the creek, taking bags of her possessions and her dogs away from her flood-damaged home on Topanga Lane.
Geological map of Topanga Beach shows fault lines, 1964
Preliminary geologic map of the unincorporated part of the Topanga quadrangle, Los Angeles Country, California.
Geological map of Topanga Beach shows fault lines, 1973
Preliminary geologic map of the unincorporated part of the Topanga quadrangle, Los Angeles Country, California.
The DeWitts and the Woods at the Wood stone house
Norah DeWitt, Betsy DeWitt, Bobby DeWitt (hat), Lynn Wood, Karen Wood, Lannis Wood, Iky DeWitt at the Wood stone house.
Joe Robinson and Charles Greenleaf Family Gathering
Photo taken at Topanga State Park meadow of ~50 individuals of all ages.
Annotated:
"Mary Greenleaf Myers & Husband
Mrs. Chas. Robinson
Lew
Vada Robinson
Blacky Robinson
(Albert)"
Annotation on reverse
"Joe Robinson…
Annotated:
"Mary Greenleaf Myers & Husband
Mrs. Chas. Robinson
Lew
Vada Robinson
Blacky Robinson
(Albert)"
Annotation on reverse
"Joe Robinson…
Map of Topanga/Malibu homesteads, circa 1900
This map, created by National Park Service Cultural Anthropologist Phil Holmes, shows the historic boundaries (circa 1900) of the Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica, the Rancho Boca de Santa Monica, and Topanga/Malibu…
Little Feat
Little Feat, a rock and roll band: Musicians Shaun Murphy, Paul Barrere, Sam Clayton, Bill Payne, Ken Gradney, Richie Hayward, and Fred Tackett (seated).
The creek flows by The Rodeo Grounds and Topanga Lane
Topanga Creek flows under the Rodeo Grounds bridge, and by the cottonwood tree and Topanga Lane in this panorama.
Dave Sanderson lived behind 3914 Topanga Lane
Dave Sanderson lived in the guest house behind the white house at 3914 Topanga Lane (The Snake Pit).
Paul Sanderson's daughter walks the road in The Snake Pit
Paul Sanderson's daughter walks on the dirt road in The Snake Pit. In the background is a cabin from the Topanga Ranch Motel.
Rain floods cars and the dirt road in The Snake Pit
Rain floods cars and the dirt road in The Snake Pit by 3914 Topanga Lane.
Charlie, Reagan, Bernie, Dave, and Crumpet in The Snake Pit
Charlie [SURNAME?], Reagan [SURNAME?], Bernie Consten, Dave Sanderson, and John "Crumpet" Dabrowski give the middle finger in The Snake Pit. They are standing by a pickup truck.
Topanga Beach residents gather at a Christmas party, 2/2
Topanga Beach residents take a group photo at a Christmas party at Carl and Margaret Barlow's house in Fernwood.
FRONT:
Woody Stewart
Connie Bantilan Smith
Doug Smith
MIDDLE:
Drew Ho
Margaret Barlow (Margaret Warren)
John Marrow
Judy…
FRONT:
Woody Stewart
Connie Bantilan Smith
Doug Smith
MIDDLE:
Drew Ho
Margaret Barlow (Margaret Warren)
John Marrow
Judy…
Colton Sarlo surfs in the tube below The Chart House
Colton Sarlo surfs in a tubing wave below The Chart House restaurant at 18412 PCH.
Paul Dubosclard print, "The Madonna of the Serra Retreat"
Paul Dubosclard print, "The Madonna of the Serra Retreat," shows the Virgin Mary wearing a crown and praying.
Potter's Topanga Trading Post has open doors
Potter's Topanga Trading Post was on the west side of Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Blvd., where the Malibu Feed Bin is today.
Paul Dubosclard print, Topanga postcards, uncut sheet
This uncut proof sheet includes the prints...
TOP ROW:
Sycamore Lodge, Home of Dorothy and Harry Boehme
Clouds over Topanga
Evening Fog
Sunset on the Pacific (Sunset over Topanga)
Topanga Post Office (General Store, Soda Fountain, and Old…
TOP ROW:
Sycamore Lodge, Home of Dorothy and Harry Boehme
Clouds over Topanga
Evening Fog
Sunset on the Pacific (Sunset over Topanga)
Topanga Post Office (General Store, Soda Fountain, and Old…
Paul Dubosclard print “Small Boat Landing Santa Monica, Calif.”
Paul Dubosclard print “Small Boat Landing Santa Monica, Calif.” (Santa Monica Pier)
Paul Dubosclard print "Court House Arcade" (Santa Barbara)
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "County Court House" (Santa Barbara)
Paul Dubosclard print "County Court House" and "County Court House by Moonlight" (Santa Barbara)(Santa Barbara)
Paul Dubosclard print "Fiesta Rider (female)"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Mexican Officer 1822"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Trapper 1830"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo 1542"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "St. Francisco de Asis"
The image shows Saint Francis of Assisi from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Mission Indians"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Vaquero"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "California Indian"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Fiesta Rider (male)"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Don José"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Old Post Office"
Paul Dubosclard print "General Store, Soda Fountain and Old Post Office."
Paul Dubosclard print "Autumn in Fernwood"
Paul Dubosclard print "Autumn in Fernwood" ("Winter in Fernwood")
Paul Dubosclard print "Spring Grade"
"Spring Grade" by Paul Dubosclard is a silk-screen print of the S-Turns. "Noel" is the Christmas edition.
Edith and Phyllis Feeney at home in Fernwood
Edith Feeney and daughter Phyllis illustrate one means of coping with failing water supplies.
Mountains surround a horse corral on Cuesta Cala Rd.
Mountains surround a horse corral on Cuesta Cala Rd. The Discovery Inn is at left. Marge Dehr gives a horse-riding lesson.
A helicopter flies away from the Topanga Beach bluff
A helicopter flies away from the Topanga Beach bluff with an accident victim as vehicles from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and paramedics stand by.
Cars float down Topanga Boulevard, 2004
In the wettest season ever, cars float down Topanga Canyon Boulevard at Highvale Trail on December 31, 2004.
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