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Manhattan Beach Chronicles

by Jan Dennis
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An isolated ocean-view village on the dunes above South Santa Monica Bay, Manhattan Beach grew with the arrival of railroads. This quaint, upscale jewel of the Los Angeles County coast has been known for its cottage-style living, the Metlox Pottery Company and the iconic pier. These diverse stories mix the city's controversies, including the still unsolved 1936 murder of Reid Russell, with true tales of pioneering women, controversial politics and the vicissitudes of seaside city development. Join author Jan Dennis, a former Manhattan Beach city mayor, on this illuminating tour through the issues and eras of her beloved city's history.
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Series: American Chronicles Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 27, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781614238089
  • File size: 3004 KB
  • Release date: November 27, 2012

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781614238089
  • File size: 3004 KB
  • Release date: November 27, 2012

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Kindle Book
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subjects

History Nonfiction

Languages

English

An isolated ocean-view village on the dunes above South Santa Monica Bay, Manhattan Beach grew with the arrival of railroads. This quaint, upscale jewel of the Los Angeles County coast has been known for its cottage-style living, the Metlox Pottery Company and the iconic pier. These diverse stories mix the city's controversies, including the still unsolved 1936 murder of Reid Russell, with true tales of pioneering women, controversial politics and the vicissitudes of seaside city development. Join author Jan Dennis, a former Manhattan Beach city mayor, on this illuminating tour through the issues and eras of her beloved city's history.
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History Nonfiction