Four postcards with views of coastal areas, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925
Description
Postcard with a view of sun bathers on the beach in Santa Monica., Postcard with a view of Palisades Park in Santa Monica showing a walkway lined by plants and trees including a palm tree, century plant., Postcard with a view of the entrance to Sunset Trail in Santa Monica which leads from the Palisades Park down the cliff to the beach. The trail is bordered by a wooden fence made from twisted tree branches. The entrance to the trail is marked by a large wooden sign supported by a wooden framework made of tree trunks. The tops of the cliffs are at right and are covered with an assortment of bushes, and the ocean is visible in the background at left. The Pacific Coast Highway is at the base of the trail in the background at left and is lined with utility poles., View from pier towards the Santa Monica cliffs and Palisades Park with cars parked along the highway. The Hotel Windermere by the Sea (renamed Windemere Hotel) is visible beyond the park., The photograph of Sunset Trail is by the photographer Taylor., Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.