Anon. Ocean Park and Venice Timeline (1890-1909), Web Document, 2005b, 1908
1908
"Kinney got his revenge when his Good Government League slate of candidates for Trustees defeated his entrenched enemies. Although Kinney's supporters were clearly dominant, they were unable to muster a 2/3 majority to dis-incorporate from Ocean Park.
"Work on Kinney's $100,000 bath house and plunge resumes in March. The 100 x 150 foot salt water pool could accomodate 2000 bathers. It opened for business on June 21st.
"The 1908 summer season was the last for the Midway on the lagoon.
"Fire fighters saved the Abbot Kinney Pier when a fire broke out near the Venice Theater at midnight October 26th."