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Artist Paul Dubosclard (1892-1974)
Artist Paul Dubosclard (1892-1974), born in Paris, France, created serigraph postcards (silk-screen postcards) depicting Malibu and Topanga in the 1940s.
Home of Edwin and Laura Julian on Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Edwin and Laura Julian lived in this house on Topanga Canyon Blvd,, near Sylvia Park, from 1911-1964.
The "White" house on Topanga Canyon Blvd.
The "White" (family?) house at 1475 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Brothers Eric and Hans Wienberg with dog Duke
Brothers Eric (holding gun) and Hans Wienberg with dog Duke at Topanga Beach.
Woody's Shack at the Theatricum Botanicum
Artist James Mathers stands on the doorstep of Woody's Shack at the Theatricum Botanicum. Folk singer Woody Guthrie lived here in 1952.
Bob DeWitt, Los Angeles High School, 1932
Bob DeWitt, Los Angeles High School, 1932, would become Topanga's first Beatnik.
Guitar-shaped swimming pool of The Malibooz
The guitar-shaped swimming pool on Entrada Rd. was built by John Zambetti. His surf band, The Malibooz, filmed the music video for their song “Hot Summer Nights" around the pool... one of the first videos aired on MTV.
Nike Hercules Missile launching site
The Nike Hercules Missile launching site of Battery B. 3rd Battalion, 57 Artillery, was located on Rambla Pacifico Road, between Malibu and Topanga. The commanding officer was Captain Raymond Ashwill.
A Nike missile stalls on its way to the Strawberry Festival
A Nike Hercules anti-missile missile was stalled for several hours at the first turn up to the Community House, on its way to the Strawberry Festival. Vance Hoyt gives a helpful push.
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.
Dave Sanderson, Mayor of the Snake Pit
Dave Sanderson, unofficial Mayor of the Snake Pit, at home, with a bougainvillea plant and two cats.
Lori Salkow Cleary, Bonnie Vincent, Victoria Andersen
Lori Salkow Cleary models her scarf dresses, made from Mexican fabric, with Bonnie Vincent (on the horse) and Victoria Andersen (in pink), in the Rodeo Grounds.
State Parks's Lower Topanga "Battle Plan" cartoon
A political cartoon shows State Parks's "Battle Plan" to evict the Lower Topanga community. Rangers in camouflage target the Malibu Feed Bin and say, "To subdue Malibu—first you 'take out' their landmarks!"
Princess Lois Radziwill at the Las Tunas Isle Motel
Princess Lois Radziwill reports a $20,000 jewelry robbery to Malibu Detective Sergeant E. P. Ellson at the Las Tunas Isle Motel.
Cowgirl Dorothy Morrell smiles at her horse
Cowgirl Dorothy Morrell smiles at her horse in a publicity photo for the Elks Rodeo, held at Topanga Beach in 1923. A world champion, she entertained with broncho busting and trick riding.
Cowboy “Skeeter” Bill Robbins rides a bucking steer
Cowboy “Skeeter” Bill Robbins rides a bucking steer in the Rodeo Grounds to practice for the 1923 Elks Rodeo at Topanga Beach.
Elinore Hughes was in a beauty pageant at the Elks Rodeo
Elinore Hughes was in a beauty pageant at the 1923 Elks Rodeo (Round-Up) at Topanga Beach.
Max Dupont's yacht at Topanga Beach
Max Dupont's yacht at Topanga Beach. A cinematographer, Dupont invented DuPont Vitacolor in 1930. He is known for "The Third Alarm" (1930), "The Speed Classic" (1928) and "The Three Must-Get-Theres" (1922).
Strawberry Queen Sharon Brown, 1966
Strawberry Queen Sharon Brown, 15, reigned over the two-day Topanga Strawberry Festival with her princesses (from left) Frances Trank, Shirley Hoover, Brenna, and unknown.
Aerial view and map of Lower Topanga, 1970
Lower Topanga aerial photo and map show Topanga Beach, the Snake Pit, the Rodeo Grounds, Brookside, and Sunset Mesa.
Aerial view of Lower Topanga, 1997
Lower Topanga aerial photo shows Topanga Beach, the Snake Pit, the Rodeo Grounds, Brookside, and Sunset Mesa.
Michael Saenz and Darlene Shelton at the Saenz house
Michael Saenz and Darlene Shelton at the Saenz house on Topanga Beach.
Topanga map, 1950
Department of County Forester and Fire Warden. Divisional Map No. 1 - Battalion 5.
John Larronde's Hawaiian surfboard, carved from wood
John Larronde's Hawaiian surfboard, carved from wood, was one of the first to be used at Topanga Beach.
Lower Topanga panorama, 1920s
Lower Topanga panorama shows Topanga Beach, a bathhouse, Shady Lane, Topanga Lane, and the Rodeo Grounds.
Topanga Beach panorama, 1928
Topanga Beach panorama shows Potter's Store, Topanga Service Station, billboards for Union Gasoline and Lightning Gasoline, a bathhouse, the De Long Cafe, Cooper's Camp, and the bridge over the lagoon.
Topanga Service Station gas station ad
Topanga Service Station gas station advertisement. "Where Topanga Road Meets the New Coast Highway." Red Crown and Union Gasoline at City Prices. Clayton C. Rust Proprietor.
Topanga Beach Tent City and Bungalows ad
Topanga Beach Tent City and Bungalows ad. 100 feet from the ocean. Bungalows accommodating four persons. Tent cabins accommodating two or three. Dance floor for guests. Mrs. Lillie Fields, proprietor.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 1924 (3/3)
Aerial photo of Topanga Beach and Las Tunas Beach, 1924 (3/3)
Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis in "A Sailor-Made Man"
Actors Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis take a publicity photo at Las Tunas Beach for the silent film "A Sailor-Made Man" (1921).
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