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Historic Tales from Palos Verdes and the South Bay
BY BRUCE AND MAUREEN MEGOWAN If you are interested in buying a copy, please click on…Read more -
What are the large round white domes above Palos Verdes Drive East
What are the large round white domes above Palos Verdes Drive East, just up from Palos…Read more -
Does anyone live in the Portuguese Bend Gatehouse at the gated entrance to the Portuguese Bend community?
You can see the original gatehouse to the Vanderlip Estate at the gated entrance of Narcissa…Read more -
Who built the other gatehouse to the gated Portuguese Bend area on Peppertree Lane?
Harry Benedict, the personal secretary for Frank Vanderlip, built the “Villa Francesca” as a gatehouse to…Read more -
What is behind the large gate on the ocean side of Palos Verdes Dr. South just south of the Wayfarer’s Chapel?
Across the street from the Portuguese Bend Gatehouse and the entrance to the Portuguese Bend community…Read more -
Why is the housing development on Highridge road in the middle of the Palos Verdes Peninsula called Wallace Ranch?
Don Wallace and W6AM Don Wallace, a ham radio pioneer who worked as an amateur radio…Read more -
Marineland and Palos Verdes Estates
An interesting fact is that Palos Verdes Estates once tried to annex Marineland – In early…Read more -
Is the Point Vicente Lighthouse haunted?
Is the Point Vicente Lighthouse haunted?: After nearby residents complained about the bright flashes from the…Read more -
Palos Verdes Interesting Historical facts
The original plans for the Palos Verdes Project had several different names planned for Palos Verdes…Read more -
Mirlo Gate Lodge Tower in Palos Verdes Estates
I am often asked What is that large stone castle-like building near the entrance to Palos…Read more
