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Windward Avenue, Venice Beach, 1920s

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Windward Avenue, Venice, 1920s. Venice Beach was the brainchild of Abbot Kinney who founded the area in 1905. His lofty vision was to create an European style destination for Angelenos to come for leisure and pleasure. He dug several miles … Continue reading →

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Venice Beach, California, at night, 1939.

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Venice Beach, California, at night, 1939

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Oil wells on Venice Beach, California, 1920s

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Come to sunny Venice Beach, California and enjoy our…oil wells!?!? (circa 1920s)

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