Anon. Ocean Park and Venice Timeline (1890-1909), Web Document, 2005b, 1898
"The resort in March consisted of 150 beach cottages, and a small commercial district along Pier Avenue.
"A building boom added 40 new beach cottages, several stores, and Kinney's new 40 acre Ocean Park race course and golf links.
"Kinney and Ryan were granted permission to built a 1250 foot long pier at Pier Avenue over Santa Monica's city outfall sewer pipes. The town celebrated the pier's opening on August 29th with a clambake picnic.
"Francis Ryan, Kinney's partner, died of a heart attack."