Etan Does LA 181: Malaga Cove Plaza (Palos Verdes)

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National Register visit 181: Malaga Cove Plaza. This collection of beautifully weather-beaten brick buildings was the first commercial center in the first subdivision of the Palos Verdes peninsula. Architecturally, the many segments of Malaga Cove Plaza work harmoniously in a broad Mediterranean revival style. All the more impressive then, that these buildings were constructed over a 40-year span from 1925-1964, and involved numerous architects working independently.
How did Malaga Cove Plaza end up so cohesive? To understand that, we need to go back to the development of Palos Verdes itself.
I'm visiting all the landmarks in LA County listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Read more about this one and many more at etandoesla.com...
All historic photos courtesy Palos Verdes Library District Local History Center, except Frank Vanderlip portrait (public domain)
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@antoniahamilton3201 5 ай бұрын

Great tour Etan! Keep up the good work. I consider you a real resource. I 'm surprised that plaque commemorating the Malaga Cove Plaza doesn't mention the City Beautiful Movement influence. Thank you.

@masonmollo9671 8 ай бұрын

Hey man. Love the videos. My little brother is a paraplegic. I showed him this video. He stood up all on his own to mute your shill smug voice and block out your peppermint patty build/hair do

@b_ks 4 ай бұрын

Why bring up race?

@etandoesla 4 ай бұрын

I think it’s important to acknowledge that Palos Verdes, like many wealthy LA enclaves of the time, was initially designed to exclude non-whites. Their Art Jury straight up wrote into the early guidelines that only whites could own or use properties in PV.