Merrill Windsor America's Sunset Coast, National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C., 1978, 212pp.
Chapter 2 San Pedro to Point Conception
" . . . the twin harbors of Los Angeles and Long Beach are protected by the world's longest breakwater, nine miles overall. . . .
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"Man, not nature was the principal creator of this harbor. A century ago, with Los Angeles beginning to burgeon 20 inland miles to the north, foresighted leaders recognized the need to develop a deepwater port for the city. . . . Influential owners of Santa Monica property challenged the choice, and a long political struggle began. Eventually . . . Los Angeles assured itself a port by extending its city limits down a long, narrow corridor to the San Pedro-Wilmington waterfront. Long Beach began developing its own port alongside." p. 40
"[Photographs: Converging on southern California, top athletes train all year in the mild climate . . . Body-builders in Santa Monica await the judges' decision for the title of Mr. America. Like many other enthusiasts, Pete Grymkowski-Mr. World of 1977-moved to California to train at Gold's Gym. "It was and is still the Mecca of body-building," he says. "I'm not trying to sell anyone on the idea, but it gives both female and male the chance to excel and find self-respect." 1452 Second St., ?] pp. 46, 47
"[Photographs: After a day at the shore, bus patrons wait for their ride in front of a mural of a Santa Monica beach scene, Ocean Park Pier. [Main and Ocean Park Blvd.] One of 150-plus commissioned by the Los Angeles Citywide Mural Project, it depicts the now-destroyed Pacific Ocean Park in the early 1900's. Murals throughout California depict the state's ethnic diversity and help foster community pride. Enjoying themselves and the music, spirited partners dance at the Santa Monica Senior Recreation Center in Palisades Park . . .]" pp. 48, 49
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"[Photograph: Designers, inventors, filmmakers, partners-Charles and Ray Eames enjoy a rare occasion: Sunday morning together in their home near Santa Monica. The couple built the house, "a pleasant place for living and working," in 1949. He died in 1978 after living more than half his 71 years in California. He once said, "Just being by an ocean is comforting.]" p. 70, 71