La Jolla; California; famously known as �The Jewel;� is noted for its natural beauty and appealing Mediterranean-like climate. Magnificent sea cliffs and caves; bathing coves; and sandy beaches have attracted visitors; developers; and residents since the 1880s. By the early 1900s; a small community developed with artists congregating to the internationally known Green Dragon Colony. Newspaper heiress Ellen Browning Scripps and her half-sister Eliza Virginia established residences and became the community�s renowned philanthropists. Many beautiful homes and institutions; along with a growing commercial district next to the sea; owe their designs to architect Irving Gill. Today La Jolla still attracts visitors from around the world and is home to the rich; the famous; the avant-garde; and intelligentsia.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. My home townBy Henry F. Bosma Jr.I grew up in Hyattsville so it was an especially interesting book. Some other good books in the series are the ones about College Park Amusement Parks in MD.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. loved it and will cherish it as it is my hometownBy Esther J. Alleycame in a very timely fasion and in good condition. I am cherishing it as it is where I grew up/ Thanks0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By Stitches and StoriesI used to live and go to school in Hyattsville and it was great to learn some of the history of the area.
