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Leadership Hermosa Beach
Waves of History
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Class of 2012
Community Project: Waves of History
•History Walk of Hermosa Beach
•6 locations have been selected.
•Marker, at each chosen historical point.
•Maps for residents, visitors, tourists of historical points throughout the city.
•Markers to be placed on public property close to historical locations.
–Ells and Public Works have been consulted and approved the locations and installations of the markers.
•Benefits to the Community
–Educational
–Drives tourism
–Creative way to preserve history
–Something for the community to be proud of
–Sustainable legacy
–Join other communities: Redondo, Santa Monica, El Segundo, Santa Barbara
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Historical Location Markers
Materials
•Native Tile & Ceramics
–Diana Watson is the owner/artist
–She is located in Torrance, CA
–Past clients include: Disneyland Resort, Leo Palace Resorts (Guam), Willows
Historical Palm Springs Inn, and more.
•Ceramic Tiles will measure 9x12
•Painted design, location’s name, & brief description.
–Locations: Hermosa Beach Historical Society & Leadership Hermosa Beach
–Description: Hermosa Beach Historical Society & Leadership Hermosa Beach
–Tile & Design: Historically relevant to Hermosa Beach
•Tile/materials/installation have been approved by Ells Freeman, Public Works
Superintendent & Janice Brittain, Public Works Commissioner.
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Historical Location Markers
Locations
•Hermosa Beach Historical Locations
–The Bijou Theatre (1269 Hermosa Ave)
–Pier Ave School (710 Pier Ave)
–The First Bank of Hermosa (90 Pier Ave)
–The Surf & Sand Beach Club-The Biltmore Hotel (1402 The Strand)
–Hermosa Beach Courthouse/Jail (1238 Hermosa Ave)
–Clark Stadium (861 Valley Drive)
•Finalized locations selected by Hermosa Beach Historical Society &
Leadership Hermosa Beach.
•Approved public property (sidewalk, walkways, walls) close to the historical
locations
•Public Works Superintendent Ells Freeman & Leadership Hermosa Beach
members selected approved spots at historical locations.
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Map of All Locations
These following specific placements were determined after Ells inspected each historical
location with us and suggested different options that would keep the tiles off the highly
trafficked areas when possible and keep the future maintenance costs low.
The Surf and Sand
Beach Club - The
Biltmore Hotel,
1402 The Strand
Clark Stadium,
861 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach
Courthouse / Jail,
1238 Hermosa
Avenue
The Bijou Theatre,
1269 Hermosa Ave
Pier Avenue
School,
710 Pier Avenue
The First Bank of
Hermosa Beach,
90 Pier Avenue
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The Bijou Theater, 1269 Hermosa Ave
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This tile will go South of the doorway, in the
concrete out of the main walkway.
The Bijou Theater, 1269 Hermosa Ave
This tile will go South of the doorway, in the
concrete out of the main walkway.
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The Surf and Sand Beach Club - The Biltmore Hotel, 1402 The Strand
Hermosa Beach Historical Landmark
Site of
The Surf and Sand Beach Club and The
Biltmore Hotel
Built in 1926, The Surf and Sand Beach Club was a private
club for beachgoers. In the 1930s, it was renamed The
Biltmore Hotel. The hotel boasted an Olympic-sized
swimming pool, the “Key Room” for first-class dining,
rooftop dancing, and an elegant lobby, which welcomed
Washington dignitaries and Hollywood stars for 43 years.
*At press time we were still waiting on the final proof of this tile from the artist. The actual
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The Surf and Sand Beach Club - The Biltmore Hotel, 1402 The Strand
Ells said he may be able to build a
concrete stand or something similar
in the sand as an alternative.
Or it could go in a boulder (that
Leadership Hermosa Beach would
purchase) on the end.
We think the best location would be
against the wall if it is flat enough.
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Clark Stadium, 861 Valley Dr.
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Clark Stadium, 861 Valley Dr.
This tile will be placed in front of the
stairs on the walkway to the building,
not on the sidewalk.
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The First Bank of Hermosa Beach (90 Pier Avenue)
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The First Bank of Hermosa Beach (90 Pier Avenue)
The tile will be placed on the cement just
out of the main walkway, but not on the
black surfacing to the North.
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Hermosa Beach Courthouse / Jail (1238 Hermosa Avenue)
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Hermosa Beach Courthouse / Jail (1238 Hermosa Avenue)
The tile will be placed on the sidewalk by the parking
lot and Boogaloo.
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Pier Avenue School, 710 Pier Avenue
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Pier Avenue School, 710 Pier Avenue
Since the city owns the building the tile
can be placed on it. If placed on this
wall, under the light it will be visible to
those walking in.
As an alternative, Ells
suggested building a concrete
stand/encasement in the flower
bed to the West of the brick
walkway.
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Waves History
Important Contacts
•Lucas Doub
–Waves of History, Project Co-Leader
–lucasdoub@gmail.com
–(310) 227-3659
•Allison Boman
–Waves of History, Project Co-Leader
–Boman.allison@gmail.com
–(310) 318-4089
•Ryan Nowicki
–Leadership Hermosa Beach Board
President
–ryandnowicki@yahoo.com
–(310) 600-2848
•Diana Watson
–Native Tile & Ceramics Principal
–(310) 533-8684
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