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Cheese Rock in Old Topanga Canyon
Cheese Rock in Old Topanga Canyon Narrows is gouged with holes or "tafoni" caused by differential weathering.
Cheney Family Ranch Aerial View
Photograph of Cheney family ranch located on Cheney and Callon drives
Cheney Family Ranch and Adjoining Property - Aerial View
Photograph of Cheney Family ranch and adjoining property - aerial view
Cheney Ranch Aerial View 1970
Black and white photo taken in 1970 of Cheney Ranch aerial view from same vantage point as photograph taken in 1912
Chester and Joena King with their children.
Chester and Joena King with their children. Daughter Zoe Otterback is at center.
Chevy Metal
The Chevy Metal band at Abuelitas restaurant: Taylor Hawkins (also in the Foo Fighters), Achim "Dange" St. Dangersfield, and Wiley Hodgden.
Christian Andersen holds a red surfboard at Topanga Beach
Christian Andersen: "My mom's Hawaiian boyfriend had this surfboard made for me in Hawaii with my named stenciled on it in 1966. It was the first short longboard that any of the Topanga guys had seen."
Christian Science Church
Members park their car on Topanga Highway for Christian Science Church services.
Christian Science Society
The Christian Science Society, the first denomination to build a church in Topanga, meets at Adelaide Gibbon's home. FRONT: Mrs. Tremullen, May Kneen, Cecilia Johnston, four unknowns, Adelaide Gibbon, Cora Trippet, Mrs. Cilker. BACK: Mr. Cilker,…
Cinematographer Max Penner
Cinematographer Max Penner followed after his father John's profession. He is shown here on a film location in Cape Town, South Africa.
Circus friends Oka Stewart, Bert Goodrich, Forrest Stroupee
Circus friends Oka Stewart, Bert Goodrich, and Forrest Stroupee were known as The Three Jacks.
Citizens of the Year at the Mountain Mermaid
Citizens of the Year at the Mountain Mermaid. BACK: Bill Buerge, Rabyn Blake, Allen Emerson, Rosi Dagit, Randy Just, Lisa Villasenor, John Mac Neil. FRONT: Marty Brastow, Lee Kelly, Louise York, Susan Nissman, Harriet Swenson, Linda Hinrichs, Pat Mac…
Civilian Conservation Corps camp
The New Deal brought a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp to Topanga.
Civilian Conservation Corps camp
From 1933 to 1938, part of the Cheney Ranch, at the west end of Callon Drive, was leased for a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. The CCC was a federal government agency that hired unemployed young men to do public conservation work. In Topanga,…
Civilian Conservation Corps camp
From 1933 to 1938, part of the Cheney Ranch, at the west end of Callon Drive, was leased for a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. The CCC was a federal government agency that hired unemployed young men to do public conservation work. In Topanga,…
Clarence Kuethe
Clarence Kuethe in his Fernwood Market office. He managed the store from 1949 until the 1970s.
Clarence Kuethe and Mary Sopher
Clarence Kuethe, owner of Fernwood Market, donates a steet to Woman's Club president Mary Sopher.
Claude Morton "Mort" Allen
Black and white photo of Claude Morton Allen dressed for costume party on June 13, 1907
Claude Morton "Mort" Allen with Cigar
Black and white photo of Claude Morton Allen dressed for a costume party on June 13, 1907.
Clayton Rust moved his family's house to Brookside
Clayton Rust moved his family's house out of the way of the 1933 bridge construction, from Topanga Canyon Lane to Brookside (3427 Topanga Canyon Blvd.). In the photo, the house is still propped up after reaching its destination.
Close-up of cable car used to measure Topanga Creek
A cable car was used to gauge the water level of Topanga Creek at the bottom of the S-Turns.
Coast and Canyon Realtors Halloween ad
Halloween ad for Coast and Canyon Realtors, a real estate company. Teresa Penner, Barbara Campbell, Karen Dannenbaum, Chryssa Lightheart, Sheri Hagemeister, Sarah Sutton. (Tracy Corbett behind the pumpkin.)
Coins offering free lots in Sylvia Park
Coins were scattered in Los Angeles offering finders free lots and memberships in Sylvia Park Country Club. "If you find this coin, bring it to us at once. It entitles you to a $150 Membership in our beautiful country club...."
Colin Hay and Cecilia Noel at Froggy's
Colin Hay (of the band Men at Work) and Cecilia Noel play music at a benefit for Children's Corner at Froggy's restaurant.
Columbus (Mose) and Lucy Cheney at Ranch House
Columbus (Mose) and Lucy Cheney at Front of Ranch House
Columbus (Mose) and Lucy Cheney Portrait
Black and white photograph of Columbus Cheney and Lucy Cheney on 50th Wedding Anniversary c. 1938
Columbus (Mose) Cheney in Tractor
Black and while photograph of Columbus (Mose) Cheney and unknown person in tractor c. 1910
Community House baseball field dedication
Community House baseball field dedication. Kevin Jussila, Susan Nissman, County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, and former Dodger great Steve Yeager.
Community House caretakers Lee and Richard Kelly
Long-time Topanga Community House caretakers Lee and Richard Kelly became Citizens of the Year in 1991.
Community House playground
Community House playground built by parents of Topanga Cooperative Preschool.
Community House work party
Woman's Club members serve a ranch-style lunch to a Community House work party.
Congressman Tony Beilenson
Congressman Tony Beilenson was interviewed while inspecting flood damage in Topanga. He authored the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area legislation.
Cora Trippet and son Oscar A. Trippet
Cora Trippet and son Oscar A. Trippet under portrait of her husband. Trippet Ranch became the centerpiece of Topanga State Park.
Cornelia Trujillo with kids Rosagua, and Dolores Jr.
Cornelia Trujillo with kids Rosagua (Rose Wiley), and Dolores Jr.
Cosmo's thrift store
Cosmo's thrift store, in the Pine Tree Circle, had no name. Cosmo sold everything from old jewelry to used, patched blue jeans. He arrived in California from Texas, in 1959.
Costumed men ride horses on the beach
Costumed men ride horses in a line on Topanga Beach, near the former Arch Rock. This could be for a film.
County Supervisor Ed Edelman
When Ed Edelman (with Supervisor Yvonne Braithwaite Burke) became Topanga's County Supervisor, Summit Valley gained an important ally against the Canyon Oaks development.
Cowboy “Skeeter” Bill Robbins rides a bucking steer
Cowboy “Skeeter” Bill Robbins rides a bucking steer in the Rodeo Grounds to practice for the 1923 Elks Rodeo at Topanga Beach.
Cowgirl Dorothy Morrell smiles at her horse
Cowgirl Dorothy Morrell smiles at her horse in a publicity photo for the Elks Rodeo, held at Topanga Beach in 1923. A world champion, she entertained with broncho busting and trick riding.
Cows graze by Josiah Thrasher's house on Shady Lane
Cows graze by Josiah Thrasher's house on Shady Lane. Josiah was Ina Rust's father, and a pioneer of Van Nuys.
Craftsmen who built the Pine Tree Circle
Craftsmen who built the Pine Tree Circle mall. Owner Steve Carlson is on the right.
Crowd in Front of Topanga Tavern in Old Topanga Canyon
Black and white photograph of a man on horse and people standing in front of Topanga Tavern c.1920
Cynthia Scott and Adriane Allen
Cynthia Scott and Adriane Allen stand by the design of the Topanga Library they championed.
Cyril and Vera Wood with baby Lannis in Red Rock Canyon
Cyril and Vera Wood with baby Lannis and nanny in Red Rock Canyon
D. W. Griffith directs a Western on horseback
D. W. Griffith directed the Western "Crossing the American Prairies in the Early Fifties" in Lower Topanga. He spoke through a megaphone from the saddle of a cream-colored horse. He included 200 cowboys from nearby ranches, 50 women and children, 120…
Dale Robinette and Vic Richards lead a clean-up crew
Topanga Canyon Town Council President Dale Robinette (back row, right) and Board Member Vic Richards (left) lead a Topanga Canyon Blvd. clean-up crew.
Dan Bovee, Ralph Kewitt, Les Leavitt
Dan Bovee, Ralph Kewitt, Topanga Post Office Postmaster Les Leavitt (selling stamps and defense bonds), unknown, unknown, unknown.
Dan Mazur's Canyon Comix
21st century Topangans facing a draconian State plan to regulate septic systems yearned for a hero named "Septic Man," drawn by cartoonist Dan Mazur.
Dan Mazur's Canyon Comix
Meaning of Life, as disclosed by "Canyon Comix" comic strip creator Dan Mazur.
Dan Mazur's Canyon Comix
"eBay and the Great Buffalo Springfield Drug Bust"
Listening to the song "Topanga Road" by Jim and Jean, the author learns about the arrest of Stephen Stills, Neil Young, and Eric Clapton in Old Topanga Canyon in 1968. "Sadly, the incident marked…
Listening to the song "Topanga Road" by Jim and Jean, the author learns about the arrest of Stephen Stills, Neil Young, and Eric Clapton in Old Topanga Canyon in 1968. "Sadly, the incident marked…
Danny Reinhart, stonemason, in the Messenger
Danny Reinhart, stonemason, poses with the tools of his trade for a photo that was published in the "Messenger," to illustrate editor Colin Penno's article about his mosaic work, "Topanga Arts."
Dave Sanderson, Mayor of the Snake Pit
Dave Sanderson, unofficial Mayor of the Snake Pit, at home, with a bougainvillea plant and two cats.
Dave Sykes poses with his redwood "Topanga" surfboard
Dave Sykes poses with his redwood "Topanga" surfboard.
Surf pioneer Joe Quigg said:
"[Dave] Sykes was the best surfer I had seen at that time because he lived there [at Topanga Beach] and surfed all day, every day. He could just glide and…
Surf pioneer Joe Quigg said:
"[Dave] Sykes was the best surfer I had seen at that time because he lived there [at Topanga Beach] and surfed all day, every day. He could just glide and…
Dave Sykes surfs at Topanga Beach
Dave Sykes surfs a balsa-redwood surfboard at Topanga Beach.
Surf pioneer Joe Quigg said:
"[Dave] Sykes was the best surfer I had seen at that time because he lived there [at Topanga Beach] and surfed all day, every day. He could just glide and…
Surf pioneer Joe Quigg said:
"[Dave] Sykes was the best surfer I had seen at that time because he lived there [at Topanga Beach] and surfed all day, every day. He could just glide and…
Day laborers ride their float in the Topanga Days Parade
"Day Laborers of Topanga" ride their float in the Topanga Days Parade.
Dean Perry, Judge John Merrick, Greg Venturi
Judge John Merrick, with Chamber officers Dean Perry (left) and Greg Venturi chaired a committee in the 1970s charged with developing solutions to the water crisis.
Design of the Topanga Library
The County allowed a citizens committee to help create a library design to suit Topanga.
Dick Sherman drives a tractor
Richard "Dick" Sherman founded Topanga Underground in 1971, a business specializing in designing and installing septic systems, water mains, and underground utilities.
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