Tag Archives: Venice Beach
Camel riding in Venice, California, 1906
When Abbott Kinney conceived the “Venice of California” his vision came complete with canals, gondolas, amusement piers, hotels and Venetian-styled structures. I’m not sure how camel rides fit in, but those three people astride that camel seem to be enjoying … Continue reading
Well-dressed Angelenos promenading down Windward Ave, Venice, California, circa 1905
Given how hot it is throughout most of the year at Venice Beach, it’s hard for me to imagine how comfortable these well-dressed, Angelenos were as they promenaded along Windward Ave, fully dressed from hat to shoes, circa 1905. Not … Continue reading
Mule trains digging the canals of Venice, California, 1904
This photo doesn’t seem much until you realize that we’re looking at a photograph of the mule teams that Abbot Kinney employed to dig the canals of Venice in 1904. They didn’t last long as the work was proceeding too … Continue reading
Lion Canal (now Windward Ave), Venice Beach, California, circa 1920s
These days, Venice Beach is congested with so many people and vehicles that I wonder if it’s reached saturation point. It’s probably nice to live so close to the beach, but getting around is a high price to pay. But … Continue reading
Birdseye view of resorts near Los Angeles, California 1910 to 1913.
This caption on this photo was “Birdseye view of resorts near Los Angeles, California 1910 to 1913.” It reminds us how parts of greater LA were once distinct areas. I can see how Venice and Santa Monica could be considered … Continue reading
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The original canals of Venice Beach, California, circa early 1900s
This shot must have been taken fairly early on in the history of Venice Beach. The original canals are there in all their glory, just as developer Abbott Kinney intended them to be.
Venice Beach canal, circa 1920s
I love finding old photos of Venice Beach from back in the (too-brief) days when it really did resemble Venice, Italy. I don’t know when this was taken, but most of the canals were paved over by 1929.
Miniature railway venice loop at the end of Windward Avenue, Venice, Los Angeles, circa 1905
This miniature railway looped at the end of Windward Avenue in Venice. This shot was taken circa 1905, which puts it at around the time Venice was founded in 1905 as a seaside resort town.
Windward Ave, Venice Beach, 1912
Windward Ave, Venice Beach, 1912
Dance marathon, Venice Pier, 1934
I’ve often wondered where they held dance marathons in L.A. during the Depression. Apparently one of them was on the Venice Pier as shown in this 1934 photograph. At least the ocean breezes would have kept you cool and the … Continue reading