Bird's eye view, Topanga Canyon, Cal.
|
Identifier |
clloy_115 |
|
Title |
Bird's eye view, Topanga Canyon, Cal. |
|
Creator |
Unknown |
|
Date Published |
circa 1943 |
|
Subject (Topic) |
Roads--California--Topanga; Mountain roads--California--Topanga; |
|
Subject (Place) |
Topanga (Calif.); |
|
Type |
image |
|
Form/Genre |
Postcards |
|
Physical Description |
1 postcard : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm. |
|
Institution |
Department of Archives and Special Collections, William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University |
|
Country of Creation |
US |
|
Copyright Status |
public domain |
|
Copyright Statement |
http://library.lmu.edu/generalinformation/departments/digitallibraryprogram/copyrightandreproductionpolicy/ |
|
Language |
eng |
|
Description |
A high angle view of a road winding through Topanga canyon. |
|
Historical Background |
Located in the Santa Monica Mountains, Topanga was first settled by Mexican citizens in 1839. In 1862, President Lincoln's Homestead Bill opened the canyon up to further settlement. During the 1920s, it was a popular weekend destination for Hollywood stars, providing both privacy and a beautiful natural setting. During the 1950s, blacklisted actor Will Geer moved to the area, and, along with his friend Woody Guthrie, created the beginnings of an artists' colony that grew and flourished during the 1960s. |
|
Additional Notes |
Real photo postcard. Approximate date from postmark. |
|
Source |
Werner von Boltenstern Postcard Collection |
you wish to report:
...
