Until I came across this photo, I wasn’t aware that the Roosevelt Highway (now Pacific Coast Highway) had an specific opening day. Turns out it was June 29, 1929 and the event attracted 1500 automobiles because the Malibu stretch of the Roosevelt Highway was the last segment to open to the public. California Governor C.C. Young was on hand to cut the ribbon—and then presumably quickly stepped aside to let those motorists navigate the highway’s many curves and bends.
In the vintage photo we’re looking north toward Point Magu. This is how it looks these days:
Preserving our history is so very important.
Thank you.
I’m glad you agree, Gordon.