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Students studying the American Frontier
Fifth- and sixth-grade students studying the American Frontier were helped by teacher Margaret Ericson, a UCLA graduate who believed children learn by doing. She helped them make suits of burlap, wooden guns, and fur caps.
Students at the Little Red Schoolhouse at Greenleaf Canyon
Students at the Little Red Schoolhouse at the mouth of Greenleaf Canyon and Topanga Road, also called Garapatos School. Back row: Mabel Greenleaf, Tom Cheney, Bessie Greenleaf, Ceola Greenleaf. Front row: two unknown, Harry Greenleaf, Leland Boebel,…
Student works at the Tank Site
Student works at the 8,000-year-old Native American "Tank Site" on Trippet Ranch (now Topanga State Park), excavated by UC Berkeley.
Strawberry Queen Sharon Brown, 1966
Strawberry Queen Sharon Brown, 15, reigned over the two-day Topanga Strawberry Festival with her princesses (from left) Frances Trank, Shirley Hoover, Brenna, and unknown.
Strawberry Festival Treasurer Everett Plumer
Strawberry Festival Treasurer Everett Plumer sells tickets.
Strawberry Festival Queen Judy Piner
Strawberry Festival Queen Judy Piner wears crown made by artists Cy and Vera Wood. Her court, from left: Pat Bradley, Judy Cepin, Ruthie Cepin, Linda Reindl.
Strawberry Festival Cash Report 1961
Strawberry Festival cash report by Everett T. Plumer August 17, 1961
Stonemason Jack Rice visits Ireland
Stonemason Jack Rice visited Ireland with his son Aaron to get in touch with his Irish roots before his death in 2001. This photo was taken on the side of a country road, where they stopped to look at a dolmen, a megalithic tomb with a large flat…
Stone and Wood Frame Building with Branch Railing
Black and white postcard of Wren Cottage, used as wood house by Lee and Katherine Haines, at Kneen's Kamp, 1920.
Stevie and Billy Speer build a snowman with a hat
Stevie and Billy Speer build a snowman with a hat on Speer Ranch, 2775 Santa Maria Road, after the Big Snow.
Step Inn Cafe and gas station at Topanga and PCH
Step Inn Cafe and Clayton Rust's Shell gas station at Topanga and PCH.
Stella McAllister and nephew at her tavern
Stella McAllister and nephew at her tavern. She insisted her guests help in the kitchen.
Stella and Ed Ellis watch "The Old Topanga Incident" Fire, 1993
In the early hours of "The Old Topanga Incident" fire of 1993, Stella and Ed Ellis watching from Summit Valley are dwarfed by a mushroom cloud of smoke.
State Parks's Lower Topanga "Battle Plan" cartoon
A political cartoon shows State Parks's "Battle Plan" to evict the Lower Topanga community. Rangers in camouflage target the Malibu Feed Bin and say, "To subdue Malibu—first you 'take out' their landmarks!"
Stanton Wilkson Horseback by Cheney Ranch House
Black and white photo of Stanton Wilkson on horseback by Cheney Ranch House
Standard gas station at Topanga Forks
George Ortiz's Standard gas station at Topanga Forks, aka Pine Tree Circle.
Stage and mail driver Joe Robison
Stage and Post Office mail driver Joe Robison with passengers near the "robber's hut" stone house at Topanga Forks.
Spence's Cabins motel sign on the Pacific Coast Highway
Spence's Cabins motel sign on the Pacific Coast Highway points to Topanga Lane.
Southern California's Prettiest Drive
"Southern California's Prettiest Drive" is Francis Brunner's booklet advertising his Topanga-Las Flores Canyon Stage. The Topanga Historical Society published a reprint of this 32-page booklet.
Sooki Raphael, fastest Topanga woman, runs the 10K
Sooki Raphael, fastest Topanga woman in the Tough Topanga 10K, won this category more than anyone.
Snow on Prier Hall, home of American Legion Post 796
Snow on Prier Hall, home of American Legion Post 796. Walter Prier deeded the building to the American Legion on August 2, 1954.
Snow covers trees in backyard on Entrada Rd.
Snow covers trees in the backyard of "Ragland," the home of Bee and Bob, 21366 W. Entrada Rd.
Snow covers Topanga Fire and Forestry Station
Snow covers the Topanga Fire and Forestry Station. A man stands by parked cars on Fernwood Pacific Dr.
Snow covers houses on Fernwood Pacific Dr.
Snow covers trees, houses, and a car on Fernwood Pacific Dr. The view looks across the Canyon to Colina Dr.
Snow covers a house and palm tree in Old Topanga
Snow covers a house and palm tree located at 1231 Old Topanga Canyon Road.
Skaters Kent Senatore and Stacy Peralta at Topanga Beach
Skateboarders Kent Senatore and Stacy Peralta appear in a scene at Topanga Beach, in the film "Skateboard Madness" (1980), directed by Julian Pena, and produced by Hal Jepsen.
Site of the recently collapsed Arch Rock, red bicycle
A red bicycle lies at the side of the dirt road at the site of the recently collapsed Arch Rock.
Site of the recently collapsed Arch Rock
A dirt road winds past the site of the recently collapsed Arch Rock.
Sisters Candy Clark, Connie Clark, and unknown woman
Sisters Candy Clark, Connie Clark, and unknown woman spinning and weaving. After the Barton School closed, the Clark family continued to live on the property.
Sign points to "Dangerous Drop-Off" at entrance to Topanga
Sign points to "Dangerous Drop-Off" at road construction (for the 1933 bridge) at the entrance to Topanga. Shell gas station, Los Angeles Athletic Club office, and Potter's Store are in the background.
Sid Francis painting, "Reflections with Round Mirrors," 1971
Artists Sid and his wife Jean Francis moved to Topanga after the 1959 fire. Sid painted still lifes in the tradition of the Dutch Masters. He was one of the most involved Topanga artists in the community. He was president of the Topanga Art Council…
Siblings Thomas and Marion Spence at Spence's Cabins
Siblings Thomas and Marion Spence sit on a car in front of Spence's Cabins motel on Topanga Lane.
Sherry and Bob Jason dancing in "The Nutcracker"
Sherry and Bob Jason, founders of the "Topanga Nutcracker" ballet.
Shell fossils found off Topanga Skyline Road
Shell fossils found by Cub Scout Eric Johnson off Topanga Skyline Road.
Sheila Kuehl, Pat Mac Neil, and Cruz Bustamante
State Senator Sheila Kuehl, Pat Mac Neil (being named State of California Woman of the Year), and Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante.
Shady Lane runs by Josiah Thrasher's house, at right
Shady Lane runs by Josiah Thrasher's house, at right. Josiah was Ina Rust's father, and a pioneer of Van Nuys.
Senator Fran Pavley swears in the Chamber of Commerce
California State Senator Fran Pavley swears in the Board of the Topanga Chamber of Commerce: Robin Feeley, Claire Hadley-Davis (behind), Ron Lebow, Kristen Carlson, Rebecca Catterall, David Green, Jenise Blanc Chance, Curtis Hein, and Larry Cohn.
Selected fossils from the Topanga Canyon Formation
1. Calyptraea coreyi Addicott
2. Diplodonta (Felaniella) harfordi Anderson
3. Batillaria ocoyana (Anderson and Martin)
4. Bittium topangensis (Arnold)
5. Tegula (Cholorostoma) dalli (Arnold)
6. Crassostrea titan (Conrad)
7. Turritella…
2. Diplodonta (Felaniella) harfordi Anderson
3. Batillaria ocoyana (Anderson and Martin)
4. Bittium topangensis (Arnold)
5. Tegula (Cholorostoma) dalli (Arnold)
6. Crassostrea titan (Conrad)
7. Turritella…
Sculptor Gordon Wagner
Artist Gordon Wagner used detritus from Topanga Creek to create his witty junk sculptures.
School Booster Club leaders and teacher Bonnie Wallace
Topanga Elementary School Booster Club leaders chat with teacher Bonnie Wallace: Sharon Morrison, Lynne Haigh, Rody Salkeld, Bonnie Wallace, Judy Heign.
Saxifragaceae and Chaparral Currant
Saxifragaceae and Chaparral Currant (Ribes malvaceum var. viridifolium) plants.
Sassafras Nursery
Sassafras Nursery was a plant and seed business that sold to museums, florists, and locals. Customers enjoyed the bucolic setting, although it was hard to reach when Topanga Creek was flowing.
Santa Ynez Canyon aerial view
Santa Ynez Canyon and Palisades Highlands aerial view, with Topanga at the upper left.
Santa Maria Ranch House and Surrounding Fields
Black and white photo of Santa Maria Ranch House and surrounding fields circa 1920
Sally Powell Giedd and daughter Lily
Sally Powell Giedd and daughter Lily at Sienna Skin Care in Rainbow Village.
Saint Jarlath's Catholic Church Altar Society tea
Saint Jarlath's Catholic Church Altar Society tea: Elinor Covington, Lillian McCarter, Winnie Watkins, Dora Bruyere, Mae Conners, two unknowns, Ann Allen, Nora Collins, two unknowns, Father Gallagher, and Mrs. Shaw (seated).
Sadie and Cash Albright at home on Paradise Lane
Sadie Albright pours a drink for husband Cash at their Wild Horze Bar in the home he built on Paradise Lane.
S-Turns Closed for Many Months
The S-Turns were open only to pedestrians and bike traffic for many months after 1980's "storm of the century" and flood.
Ruth Gerson, Wild Bill Speer, and Joe Edmiston
Wild Bill Speer, flanked by activist Ruth Gerson and Joe Edmiston of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, is the first to ride over the bridge on Viewridge Trail, sponsored by Viewridge Owners Involved in the Community and the Environment (VOICE).
Rose Wiley at Strawberry Festival
Rose Wiley, a descendant of the pioneering Trujillo family, makes enchiladas at the Strawberry Festival.
Rose Wiley and Julia Stewart mark Trujillo boundary
Rose Trujillo Wiley and Topanga Historical Society Julia Stewart place a plaque on an oak tree marking the Trujillo homestead boundary.
Rose Wiley
Rose Wiley, granddaughter of Francisco Trujillo, one of Topanga's first homesteaders, walks among the mustard plants on her property.
Ron Bouseman plays Donkey Baseball
Ron Bouseman "found out that the terra was never more firma" when his donkey bucked him in a game of Donkey Baseball in Bonnell Park.
Roland Totheroh, Charlie Chaplin's cameraman
Cinematographer Roland Totheroh built a two-room cabin next to the creek on South Topanga Canyon Blvd. in 1923, while working on silent films with actor Charlie Chaplin.
Roger Bobo directs the Topanga Philharmonic
Roger Bobo directs the Topanga Philharmonic at the Theatricum Botanicum.
Rodeo performer "Tuck" Gibson rides his horse
Rodeo performer "Tuck" Gibson rides his horse Steamboat in the Rodeo Grounds.
Rock riprap along Topanga Creek, near PCH
Boulders were placed as rock riprap along the right bank of Topanga Creek, 600 feet upstream from Pacific Coast Highway.
Roberta Kirby and Ami Kirby at Earth Day
Roberta Kirby and Topanga Historical Society Librarian Ami Kirby at the Community House's Earth Day celebration.
Robert Campbell and Pablo Capra, The Rodeo Grounds
Robert Campbell (1951-2004) shows Pablo Capra his graphic novel On a Purple Spiral Floating in The Rodeo Grounds in 2002, the year they cofounded Brass Tacks Press. Capra celebrated the 20th anniversary in 2022 by publishing Robert Campbell:…
Robbie Dick shapes a surfboard with Glen Kennedy
Robbie Dick shapes a surfboard with Glen Kennedy in the Wilken factory on 22nd St. in Santa Monica. Glenn, a Wilken team rider, was working on a knee board when Robbie and Rich Wilken found him using the wrong tools. Robbie humorously went overboard…
Riding horses in Topanga Creek
Bill Flaxman rides Moon (King Zimmerman's horse, which had been in the 1976 Olympics), his wife Geraldine rides Mare (Dean Skipworth's horse), and they are followed by their dog Spunky (and Judy's dog Melody), in the Rodeo Grounds, on their way home…
Richard Erickson and Wendie Malick
Richard Erickson and his wife, actress Wendie Malick, joined the Tijuana Maverick Building Brigade.
Richard Dix's house on Saddle Peak
Western movie star Richard Dix's house, a 15-room mansion with an ocean view built in 1929.
Richard "Dick" Sherman
Richard "Dick" Sherman founded Topanga Underground in 1971, a business specializing in designing and installing septic systems, water mains, and underground utilities.
Reverend Frederick Post with Dolores Trujillo
The Reverent Frederick Post lost his extensive library when his home burned.
Rendezvous Restaurant
The Rendezvous Restaurant was a short-lived coffeeshop in the Turnout building that was destroyed by mudslides in 1998. Owner Rajier Ahmadpor watches customers Jack Chambers, Felice Matare, and Doug Kirby.
Renate and Ray Casser at home in The Rodeo Grounds
Renate (1939-2022) and Ray Casser (b. 1934) were both from Westphalia, Germany. Ray, a gardener, moved to Topanga Canyon Lane in Lower Topanga in 1960. Renate, a nanny, married him a short time after. They moved to higher ground in The Rodeo Grounds…
Ren MacDonald, Keira Leneman, and Marshall Safanov
Fourth graders build a split-level home for bats: Ren MacDonald, Keira Leneman, and Marshall Safanov.
Regina Rosa, owner of Topanga Kids clothing store
Regina Rosa, owner of Topanga Kids clothing store, shows off one of her bubble guns.
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