With the arrival of affordable transcontinental rail travel in the late 1880s; hundreds of thousands of tourists and transplants began making the trip to Los Angeles. Quickly becoming a haven for Easterners escaping cold winters and crowded cities; Los Angeles and neighboring communities; such as Pasadena and Santa Monica; boasted a sunny Mediterranean climate and the unique situation of both nearby mountain resorts and seaside amusements. The city also developed a bustling shopping and entertainment district downtown. More than 200 vintage postcard images illustrate a greatly diverse range of popular early attractions; including Mount Lowe; Eastlake Park; Hollywood; the Wilshire district; Griffith Park; Cawstons Ostrich Farm; the downtown shopping and theater district; and the expansive beaches; ranging from the turn of the 19th century up until World War II.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful Book with only one flawBy AngelaBAwesome book! I keep buying these as gifts. Only one mistake...the male cheerleader on page 123 is not Bruce Parker...its his brother Donald Parker. I know this because I am his son. I would love for this to be corrected in the next printing.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy KeelieLove gulf coast0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book is a good reference in pictures of life in Gulf CountyBy Donna HannanThis book is a good reference in pictures of life in Gulf County. I bought the book because my ancestors lived there and although none of them were pictured. I did learn a lot about the area and it was great seeing all the photos.
