@YoVenice Interesting facts not mentioned in the story: Abbott Kinney is buried there. And, at one time Woodlawn expanded via eminent domain, destroying several blocks of a predominantly Black neighborhood in the process.
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The perfect gift is a print from the SMHM archive. Order by December 10 for pick-up at SMHM in time for Holiday! Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Solstice, no matter what you celebrate, we've got you covered.
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It's National Cake Day! Yes, that's really a thing and it's today. We never joke about cake. Mmmmmmm.
Schober's Purity Bakery, 429 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica.
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Bill Beebe Collection (3.2.5288)
Order today for in time for Holiday! Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Solstice, no matter what you celebrate, we've got you covered.
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On this day in 1850 a man of vision and tenacity was born. His imprint upon #LosAngeles has been enduring. Happy Birthday, Abbot Kinney! Founder, Venice of America.
SMHM/Abbot Kinney Collection
(36.2.3742) ca1900, (36.2.3287), undated. (36.2.3289), undated
Originally named the Stratoliner, next as part of the nautical-themed Pacific Ocean Park, it was transformed into Mister Dolphin and then later renamed Mahi Mahi.
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Bill Beebe Collection (3.2.2563) undated (circa 1950s)
We were honored to have Joshua Marín-Mora from Assemblymember Rick Chavez-Zbur's office join us for Día de los Muertos and present students with beautiful certificates.
Admission to this special pop-up exhibition is FREE.
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Our Field Rep. Joshua presented certificates to local high school students for their beautiful Día de los Muertos altars currently on display at the @SMHistoryMuseum.
Make sure to stop by before Nov. 15 and see this special exhibition!
Today is National Cat Day so here's some Venetian gents with their kitten. Lloyd Kinney with William Ellis Kinney at home, 535 Indiana Avenue, Venice, California circa 1913.
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Tom Watson Collection (300.2.35)
From the Tongva people to contemporary beach town, the exhibition delves into the heart of Santa Monica’s housing legacy.
Open today and Sunday 11 - 5.
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SMHM offices are closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Outlook Collection (1998.1.1576), Gabrielino Chief Vera Rocha, 1993.
Come Get Your History On.
In the Quinn at the Santa Monica History Museum, From the Ground Up, The Life of Vernon Brunson.
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If you're very, very lucky, you started your day just like this. Remnants of Pacific Ocean Park in the distance.
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Outlook Collection (1998.1.172) 1975