Eastern Malibu in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Malibu Potteries

— Adamson House —

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 2, 2022

1. Malibu Potteries Marker

Inscription.
Malibu Potteries was located on the beach about a half mile beyond the pier and used clay from the ranch. Mrs. Rindge, trying to supplement her income following a disastrous legal battle, was looking for oil on her property but found rich clay deposits instead.
Malibu tile can be found in many locations throughout the United States. It will remain on permanent display at the Adamson House for future generations to enjoy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources.

Location. 34° 2.069′ N, 118° 40.762′ W. Marker is in Malibu, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Eastern Malibu. Marker is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Serra Road, on the left when traveling west on Pacific Coast Highway. Located at the historic Adamson House Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23200 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu CA 90265, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frederick and May K. Rindge (a few steps from this marker); Malibu Potteries tiles (a few steps from this marker); Hueneme, Malibu and Port Los Angeles Railway (a few steps from this marker); Original Malibu Railroad tie (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Adamson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Green Man sculpture (within shouting distance of this marker); Lath house (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malibu.

Regarding Malibu Potteries. Mrs. Rindge fought a legal battle to stop construction of Pacific Coast Highway through her property, which she eventually lost. Malibu Tile became a needed source of income.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 2, 2022

2. Malibu Potteries Marker

Adamson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 2, 2022

3. Adamson House

The marker faces the window at far right.

Malibu Tile, near the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 2, 2022

4. Malibu Tile, near the Marker

Malibu Pier, viewed from the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 2, 2022

5. Malibu Pier, viewed from the Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.