1110-1116 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
is a rare, intact example of commercial
development along the former
Venice Short Line and reflective of
early 20th century neighborhood
commercial development in Venice.
The rich history of artistic . . . — — Map (db m224863) HM
Today, Ballona Lagoon is a 16-acre remnant of a formerly extensive coastal wetland. Like other southern California wetlands, urbanization has reduced its size and degraded its habitat over the last century. Historically, Ballona was much larger . . . — — Map (db m128456) HM
For over 65 years has promoted a
healthy bodybuilding and fitness lifestyle,
his passion and vision becoming a force
that changed the lives and bodies of
millions of men and women worldwide.
Acknowledged by
Bill Rosendahl,
Councilman, 11th . . . — — Map (db m231067) HM
The mural before you features scientists, philosophers and poets who
believed that our planet, our solar system--indeed, everything in our
universe was (and is) connected. And they saw this connection as
divine. Long before there was a word for . . . — — Map (db m231080) HM
Committed December 13, 2009.
To be opened 2059.
Sponsored by: Iron Man Magazine .com
in conjunction with
Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, 11th District;
City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks. Created and developed by
Joseph and Christine . . . — — Map (db m231062) HM
The Muscle Beach Venice Walk of Fame was created to
recognize the inductees into the Muscle Beach Venice
Bodybuilding Hall of Fame.
Dedicated September 3, 2007,
City of Los Angeles,
Mayor - Antonio R. Villaraigosa. — — Map (db m231069) HM
Author Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) resided on this property from 1942-47.
Here he wrote many of the stories that would become THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES (1950). — — Map (db m178291) HM
Florian was a Roman gladiator that in addition to his military duties, organized and trained units
to fight fires as their sole occupation, becoming the best and the most knowledgeable.
After refusing to worship the Emperor's Gods, he was . . . — — Map (db m178879) HM
Craftsman style. Built 1914. Declared 2008,
Historic-Cultural
Monument No. 927,
Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles. — — Map (db m178397) HM
Wood for the first pier to be erected off Windward Avenue arrived August of 1904 and
construction began in earnest. A 1,600 foot t-shaped pier rose out of the quiet swells of the Pacific Ocean in anticipation of Venice-of-America's grand . . . — — Map (db m226024) HM
Coney Island of the
Pacific, as Venice was
called, had wild roller
coasters, beautiful
carousels, giant slides,
fun houses, live camel
rides, miniature trains,
and much, much more. — — Map (db m138626) HM
Inspired by the canals of Venice, Italy. Built 1906. Declared 1983, Historic Cultural Monument No. 270, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department. — — Map (db m178246) HM
These grassy mounds and hard balls pay tribute to the Venice
Tigers, a Pacific Coast League professional baseball team that
played at the Venice Ballpark from 1913-14. That ballpark was
one block East of our site. The Tigers came from, and . . . — — Map (db m178900) HM
In April 1942, during World War II, more than
a thousand American men, women, and
children of Japanese ancestry in Venice,
Santa Monica, and Malibu reported to this
corner at Venice and Lincoln Boulevards.
They were allowed to bring with . . . — — Map (db m213114) HM WM
The historic Gondolas of the Venice Canals were designed by Arthur L. Reese,
who was nicknamed 'The Wizard of Venice' for his many innovative creations and
extraordinary business successes in Venice, Ocean Park, and Santa Monica. Abbot
Kinney . . . — — Map (db m224675) HM
Decorator of Venice Beach's Historic Amusement Park, Tabor was the personal assistant
and friend of entrepreneur Abbot Kinney, the founder of Venice of America. Tabor
reused old lumber from the historic Venice boat house as building material, some . . . — — Map (db m231071) HM
