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The Turning Point Ramp became a dome house
The Turning Point Ramp was a capsule-shaped skateboard ramp invented by Scotty Senatore in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1979. Built from Lexan and aluminum, it raised up on a hydraulic stand. It appeared at exhibitions around the country, and in the…
Topanga Beach surfers sit on driftwood
Rick Hoffman (left), Woody Woodward (smoking), Mike Bernstein (guitar), J. Riddle (guitar), Mark Martin, Matt Lasky, Sherry Sharp, and Laurie Lott sit on driftwood at Topanga Beach. The house with the arundo belonged to Dr. Schweiger.
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.
Kenneth C. Graham, Stuart Van Hook, Donald W. Graham
Kenneth C. Graham, Stuart Van Hook (with rifle), and Donald W. Graham stand in the dry Topanga Creek bed across Topanga Canyon Blvd. from Kneen's Camp. Don eventually moved to Topanga in 1950, where he raised his family from 1950 to 1971. His wife,…
Artist Paul Dubosclard (1892-1974)
Artist Paul Dubosclard (1892-1974), born in Paris, France, created serigraph postcards (silk-screen postcards) depicting Malibu and Topanga in the 1940s.
Home of Edwin and Laura Julian on Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Edwin and Laura Julian lived in this house on Topanga Canyon Blvd,, near Sylvia Park, from 1911-1964.
The "White" house on Topanga Canyon Blvd.
The "White" (family?) house at 1475 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Brothers Eric and Hans Wienberg with dog Duke
Brothers Eric (holding gun) and Hans Wienberg with dog Duke at Topanga Beach.
Bob DeWitt, Los Angeles High School, 1932
Bob DeWitt, Los Angeles High School, 1932, would become Topanga's first Beatnik.
Guitar-shaped swimming pool of The Malibooz
The guitar-shaped swimming pool on Entrada Rd. was built by John Zambetti. His surf band, The Malibooz, filmed the music video for their song “Hot Summer Nights" around the pool... one of the first videos aired on MTV.
Nike Hercules Missile launching site
The Nike Hercules Missile launching site of Battery B. 3rd Battalion, 57 Artillery, was located on Rambla Pacifico Road, between Malibu and Topanga. The commanding officer was Captain Raymond Ashwill.
Lori Salkow Cleary, Bonnie Vincent, Victoria Andersen
Lori Salkow Cleary models her scarf dresses, made from Mexican fabric, with Bonnie Vincent (on the horse) and Victoria Andersen (in pink), in the Rodeo Grounds.
Princess Lois Radziwill at the Las Tunas Isle Motel
Princess Lois Radziwill reports a $20,000 jewelry robbery to Malibu Detective Sergeant E. P. Ellson at the Las Tunas Isle Motel.
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.
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.
Elinore Hughes was in a beauty pageant at the Elks Rodeo
Elinore Hughes was in a beauty pageant at the 1923 Elks Rodeo (Round-Up) at Topanga Beach.
Max Dupont's yacht at Topanga Beach
Max Dupont's yacht at Topanga Beach. A cinematographer, Dupont invented DuPont Vitacolor in 1930. He is known for "The Third Alarm" (1930), "The Speed Classic" (1928) and "The Three Must-Get-Theres" (1922).
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.
Aerial view and map of Lower Topanga, 1970
Lower Topanga aerial photo and map show Topanga Beach, the Snake Pit, the Rodeo Grounds, Brookside, and Sunset Mesa.
Aerial view of Lower Topanga, 1997
Lower Topanga aerial photo shows Topanga Beach, the Snake Pit, the Rodeo Grounds, Brookside, and Sunset Mesa.
Michael Saenz and Darlene Shelton at the Saenz house
Michael Saenz and Darlene Shelton at the Saenz house on Topanga Beach.
Topanga map, 1950
Department of County Forester and Fire Warden. Divisional Map No. 1 - Battalion 5.
Topanga Beach panorama, 1928
Topanga Beach panorama shows Potter's Store, Topanga Service Station, billboards for Union Gasoline and Lightning Gasoline, a bathhouse, the De Long Cafe, Cooper's Camp, and the bridge over the lagoon.
Topanga Service Station gas station ad
Topanga Service Station gas station advertisement. "Where Topanga Road Meets the New Coast Highway." Red Crown and Union Gasoline at City Prices. Clayton C. Rust Proprietor.
Topanga Beach Tent City and Bungalows ad
Topanga Beach Tent City and Bungalows ad. 100 feet from the ocean. Bungalows accommodating four persons. Tent cabins accommodating two or three. Dance floor for guests. Mrs. Lillie Fields, proprietor.
Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis in "A Sailor-Made Man"
Actors Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis take a publicity photo at Las Tunas Beach for the silent film "A Sailor-Made Man" (1921).
Yacht Harbor proposed by LAAC
The Los Angeles Athletic Club proposed building a Yacht Clubhouse and Harbor south of Topanga Beach.
Topanga Christmas Card, 1920s
Postcard shows a sunset over the sea, framed by California Holly (toyon berries) and California Poppies. The caption says, "Season's Greetings from Topanga, California."
Ad for Laura Way Mathiesen's Marmont Studio
Marmont Studio
Topanga Canyon, One-Half Mile From the Beach
LAURA WAY MATHIESEN
ORIGINAL PAINTINGS
Montana, Yellowstone Park, Colorado, California
For Tourists—Souvenirs that are “different.’
For Residents—Home decorations that recall…
Topanga Canyon, One-Half Mile From the Beach
LAURA WAY MATHIESEN
ORIGINAL PAINTINGS
Montana, Yellowstone Park, Colorado, California
For Tourists—Souvenirs that are “different.’
For Residents—Home decorations that recall…
Topanga postcard: "Have You Forgotten...?"
Topanga postcard: "Have You Forgotten That I Am Still at Topanga? Then Why Don't You Write?"
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