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Paul Dubosclard print "Autumn in Fernwood"

Paul Dubosclard print "Autumn in Fernwood" ("Winter in Fernwood")

Paul Dubosclard print "Evening Fog"

Paul Dubosclard print "Old Post Office"

Paul Dubosclard print "General Store, Soda Fountain and Old Post Office."

Paul Dubosclard print "Christmas Holly" (toyon berries)

Paul Dubosclard print "Sycamore Lodge"

Paul Dubosclard print "Poplars in Old Topanga Canyon"

Paul Dubosclard print "Clouds Over Topanga"

Paul Dubosclard print "North Canyon"

Edith Feeney and Paul Dubosclard

Gym for the Mind ad: "Dumbbells for weak, books for dumb."

David Esser's Gym for the Mind operated at the Topanga Turnout from 1988-1990, then moved to Woodland Hills. It advertised, "Dumbbells for the weakling and books for the dumbbell. A gym, a bookstore, a vegetable garden, and people to think with!"…

Rose Wiley on the Trujillo Ranch

The opening of Topanga's road from the Valley to the beach

On May 29, 1915, the Automobile Club of Southern California celebrated the opening of Topanga's road from the San Fernando Valley to the beach. "The dreamer of the dream," H. J. Whitley, was the host at a "mammoth barbecue to an assembly of 5,000…

Frederico Joseph Mazet's restored vineyard

A deer passes by homesteader Frederico Joseph Mazet's 19th-century vineyard (recently restored) and winery in Old Topanga Canyon.

Map of John Bonnell's Topanga Park, circa 1926

Map of John Bonnell's Topanga Park (now Bonnell Park) in Old Topanga Canyon, circa 1926.

Bert and Mary Palmaymesa

Bertrand “Bert” (1887-1977) and Mary Palmaymesa (1895-1967) grew up together in Calabasas. In the 1920s, they were the caretakers of John Bonnell's stone house in Old Topanga Canyon, where they raised a family.

Old Topanga Canyon panorama, 1922

Panorama of Old Topanga Canyon looking towards Saddle Peak.

Old Topanga Canyon Road passes vineyard and stone house

A white awning is attached to the back of John Bonnell's stone house, at right. Old Topanga Canyon Road passes by the apple orchard that replaced Frederico Mazet’s vineyard.

John Bonnell's stone house

John Bonnell's stone house is on the left, as seen from Old Topanga Canyon Road. Caretakers Bert and Mary Palmaymesa lived in the house on the hill.

John Bonnell's barn and stone house

A barn is in the foreground. A car is parked, at right, beside John Bonnell's stone house, hidden by a shadow, in Old Topanga Canyon. The Palmaymesa family lived in the house on the hill.

Topanga Canyon Video ad: "The store with a talking gorilla!"

Coming Soon! Topanga Canyon Video. Rentals, Sales, Fun. The only video store with a talking gorilla! 369 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, in the Philips Realty Building next to Rainbow Village.

C. R. Tracy Insurance ad: "Are you fully covered?"

A fireman is excited to find a naked woman after breaking down her door and interrupting her shower. "Are you fully covered?" asks this advertisement for General Insurance by C. R. Tracy, Topanga's District Agent. Topanga 2563.

Topanga Ladies, 1958

"Topanga Ladies and Lassies Score Triumph as Fashion Models at Show Here"

Norah DeWitt, Judy Piner, Rebel Raymond, Betty Douphner, Miriam Oberg, Dorothy Boehme, May Lewis, Nell Laymen, Lee Segler, Miss Barbara Juday, Miss Carol Esparza

Brothers Peter, John, James, and Andrew York

Brothers Peter York, John York, James York, and Andrew York at home on Colina Dr.

Brothers John, Jim, and Peter York play in the snow

Brothers John York, Jim York, and Peter York play in the snow on Colina Dr. with an unknown boy on the left.

Frank Lloyd's house on Colina Drive

Film director Frank Lloyd's house on Colina Drive

Peter York and Lee Rogich on a motorcycle

Peter York and girlfriend Lee Rogich, from Tucson, Arizona, on a motorcycle on Colina Dr.

Pine Tree Circle and Barton School

Pine Tree Circle, with the post office. Barton School and Old Topanga Canyon is in the background.

Potter's Topanga Trading Post, Christmas card

A Christmas card shows Charlie Potter and Eleanor Potter in front of Potter's Topanga Trading Post. The signed message says, "Holiday Greetings."

Potter's Topanga Trading Post matchbook

Potter's Topanga Trading Post matchbook. The grocery store advertises, "You don't get soaked here."

Topanga Canyon Road under construction

A chain gang works on rebuilding and widening Topanga Canyon Road in the S-Turns.

Topanga Riders Summer Gymkhana award, 1956

Dale Smith, 13, won this second-place award in the "Speed and Action" event at the Topanga Riders Summer Gymkhana. The red ribbon has gold lettering and a picture of a horse. Dale also won first place in the "Stake Race."

From "The Topanga…

Free Americans Gallery of Art sign

Musician Ed Lewis (Juma Sultan) opened The Free Americans Gallery of Art on 252 Old Topanga Canyon Rd. in September 1965. It showed psychedelic art.

Paul Dubosclard print "Series: State Flags"

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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "Series: The Presidents"

Paul Dubosclard print "Saints: Santa Monica"

Paul Dubosclard print "Saints: S'te Barbara"

Paul Dubosclard print "El Paseo de la Guerra, Santa Barbara"

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 "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 "Santa Barbara Mission"

Paul Dubosclard print "Church of St. Monica" (Santa Monica)

Paul Dubosclard print "The Cannon" (Santa Monica)

Paul Dubosclard print "City Hall Santa Monica, Calif."

Paul Dubosclard print "Public Library Santa Monica, Calif.”

Paul Dubosclard print “Small Boat Landing Santa Monica, Calif.”

Paul Dubosclard print “Small Boat Landing Santa Monica, Calif.” (Santa Monica Pier)

Paul Dubosclard print “Sailboat: Spinnaker Run”

Paul Dubosclard print "Sailboat: Tight Reach"

Paul Dubosclard print "Serra Retreat, Long View" (Malibu)

Paul Dubosclard print "Serra Retreat" (Malibu)

Paul Dubosclard print "Prospector"

Paul Dubosclard print "Series: Constellations of the Zodiac"

Paul Dubosclard print "Malibu Surf Riders"

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…

Paul Dubosclard print "Malibu Lagoon"

Paul Dubosclard print "Port of Malibu, California"

Malibu Pier

Paul Dubosclard painting "Old Cairo Street Scene"

First Topanga Gymkhana, 1956

The first Topanga Gymkhana was a horse show at the Topanga Riders Club arena, near The Outside Inn.

A party in Michael Greene's art studio, 1/3

People have a lunch party in Michael Greene's art studio at 3726 Rodeo Grounds.

Claude Bal leans on his colorful house in The Rodeo Grounds

Claude Bal leans on a yellow ladder at his colorful house at 3726 Rodeo Grounds.

Kristin Dittrich rides a horse in The Rodeo Grounds, 1/2

Kristin Dittrich rides a horse on the dirt road in The Rodeo Grounds.

Robert Campbell and Pablo Capra look at comic art

Robert Campbell (1951-2004) shows Pablo Capra his graphic novel On a Purple Spiral Floating in Capra's greenhouse at 3712 Rodeo Grounds in 2002, the year they cofounded Brass Tacks Press. Capra celebrated the 20th anniversary in 2022 by publishing…

A leafy tree grows on the dirt road in The Rodeo Grounds

A cottonwood tree grows in the dirt road at the entrance to The Rodeo Grounds. It's full of leaves. A "Slow" sign hangs on the bridge at right.

Hammocks hang in the Cassers' yard in The Rodeo Grounds

Hammocks hang in Ray and Renate Casser's backyard at 3703 Rodeo Grounds.

Renate and Ray Casser at home in The Rodeo Grounds

Renate (1939-2022) and Ray Casser (1934-2024) were both from Westphalia, Germany. Ray, a gardener, moved to Topanga Lane in Lower Topanga in 1960. Renate, a nanny, married him a short time after. They moved to higher ground at 3703 Rodeo Grounds…

Ron Bouseman plays Donkey Baseball

Ron Bouseman "found out that the terra was never more firma" when his donkey bucked him in a game of Donkey Baseball in Bonnell Park.

Jim Buerckel plays Donkey Baseball

Jim Buerckel got a big laugh by carrying his donkey around the bases in a game of Donkey Baseball in Bonnell Park.

Donkey Baseball in Bonnell Park

The Topanga Riders and the American Legion play Donkey Baseball in Bonnell Park to determine "who slickered who" after tying in the first game.

Bill Carter carries the Topanga Riders flag

Bill Carter, at the first Donkey Baseball game in Bonnell Park, carries the Topanga Riders flag in uniform (red shirt, blue jeans, and a gray hat).

John Heron and his homestead in upper Hondo Canyon

John Heron at age 99 in 1960, and his homestead in upper Hondo Canyon circa 1908.

The Topanga Center

Families displaced by the 1948 fire wait at the Topanga Center. A sign for Lee's Hitching Post is visible in the background.

Cars parked in the creek bed

Pine Tree Circle and S. Topanga Canyon Blvd.

Pine Tree Circle and S. Topanga Canyon Blvd. The Topanga Post Office and General Store is on the left.

The Raft, "Really superb food in pretty shabby surroundings"

A postcard for The Raft advertises, "Really superb food in pretty shabby surroundings. Booze and Entertainment."

The Raft was a bar and seafood restaurant at 18661 Pacific Coast Highway, Topanga Beach, from 1963 until it burned in 1979. Today it's…

Marinos' Seafood Restaurant

Marinos' Seafood Restaurant on 18661 Pacific Coast Highway was run by Greek fishermen, and later sold to Earl Holbert and Lionel LeBourget. There was also a part called "The Living Room," and a liquor store. The Raft and The Reel Inn were later…

Katherine's Kitchen at Cheney Drive

Katherine's Kitchen was a restaurant at Cheney Dr. and Topanga Canyon Blvd.

Pine Tree Circle and the Post Office Tract

Pine Tree Circle and the Post Office Tract. The Topanga Post Office and General Store is on the left.

Pine Tree Circle and Old Topanga Canyon

Pine Tree Circle and Old Topanga Canyon. The structure at bottom center is the Topanga Post Office and General Store.

A car and a horse at the Topanga Post Office

A car and a horse at the Topanga Post Office and General Store

Topango Radiant Springs truck

Distributor Harry "Sox" Kuhlmeyer stands with his Topango Radiant Springs truck. The company delivered water from a spring at the bottom of the S-turns. Joy Pierce was the manager.

Arch Rock at Topanga Beach, 1906

Topanga Elementary School, Kindergarten Class, 1954-55

Topanga Elementary School, Mrs. Anderson's Kindergarten Class, 1954-55

1ST ROW
1. Michael McGovern, 2. unknown, 3. Charles Wilson, 4. unknown, 5. unknown, 6. unknown, 7. Max Penner
2ND ROW
1. Guy Hoover, 2. unknown, 3. Sally Ware, 4. Earl…

Topanga Elementary School, First Grade, 1955-56

Topanga Elementary School, Mrs. Anderson's First Grade, 1955-56

1ST ROW
1. Matthew Bartholomew, 2. Steve Marshall, 3. Kenneth Wallace, 4. unknown, 5. Jimmy Dehr, 6. Sally Ware, 7. Guy Hoover
2ND ROW
1. Max Penner, 2. unknown, 3. unknown, 4.…

Topanga Elementary School, Second Grade, 1956-57

Topanga Elementary School, Mrs. Washington's Second Grade, 1956-57

1ST ROW
1. unknown, 2. unknown, 3. Michelle Stork, 4. Steve Marshall, 5. unknown, 6. Harold Lindsey, 7. Jerry Brown
2ND ROW
1. Richard Coghlan, 2. Earl Wickenberg, 3. Sally…

Topanga Elementary School, Third Grade Class, 1957-58

Topanga Elementary School, Mrs. Springer's Third Grade Class, 1957-58

1ST ROW
1. Virginia House, 2. Janie Hoffman, 3. Matthew Bartholomew, 4. unknown, 5. Earl Wickenberg, 6. Jean Jaques Stehelin, 7. Jimmy Dehr
2ND ROW
1. Michael Harriet, 2.…

Topanga Elementary School, Fourth Grade Class, 1958-59

Topanga Elementary School, Mrs. Florence Bruinsslot's Fourth Grade Class, 1958-59

1ST ROW
1. Daniel Siefers, 2. Beverly Jones, 3. Michael McGovern, 4. Sally Ware, 5. Gray Garnett, 6. unknown, 7. Harold Lindsey
2ND ROW
1. Wesley Reinhart, 2.…

Topanga Elementary School, Fifth Grade Class, 1959-60

Topanga Elementary School, Mr. Martin Lockso's Fifth Grade Class, 1959-60

1ST ROW
1. Max Penner, 2. unknown, 3. Michael Buckley, 4. Leonard Adams, 5. Janice Outwater, 6. Gray Garnett
2ND ROW
1. Jean Jaques Stehelin, 2. Virginia House, 3.…

Topanga Elementary School, Sixth Grade Class, 1960-61

Topanga Elementary School, Mr. Herbert Hawkins's Sixth Grade Class, 1960-61

1ST ROW
1. Ray Boyette, 2. Norma Krause, 3. Richard or Ronald Masterson, 4. Harvey Cannaday, 5. Sandra Bransky, 6. Michael McGovern
2ND ROW
1. Jan Pearson, 2. Elizabeth…

Topanga Elementary School, Sixth Grade Class, 1960-61

Topanga Elementary School, Sixth Grade Class Graduation, 1960-61

1ST ROW
1. Ronald or Richard Masterson, 2. Ronald or Richard Masterson, 3. Harold Lindsey, 4. Steve Marshall, 5. Charles Wilson, 6. Alan Kruse, 7. unknown, 8. Wesley Reinhart, 9.…

Beverly Jones, Karen Wood, Carol Knittle

Topanga Elementary School, Sixth Grade Class Graduation, 1961

Topanga Elementary School, Class of 1961 Reunion

Topanga Elementary School, Class of 1961, Hawaiian-themed 40th Reunion.

1ST ROW
1. Max Penner, 2. Jimmy Dehr, 3. Kenny Wallace, 4. Steve Marshall, 5. Michael McGovern, 6. Guest
2ND ROW
1. Fred Massey, 2. Randy Green, 3. Sandy Bigelow, 4. Franny…