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  • Newport Beach by Pamela Lee Gray
  • Newport Beach by Pamela Lee Gray
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This collection of historical images documents the islands and villages of Newport, Balboa, and Corona del Mar. The seaside resorts had been a place for dory fishing, bustling wharf traffic with railroad transportation, and visitors who arrived in Pacific Electric Cars. The seaside fun-land was transformed into shipyards, a launch for sport-fishing, and a place of rest and relaxation for military personnel in World War II. These black and white images feature such events as Bal Week, a tradition since the 1930s; the first surfing contest on the Mainland in 1928; melodies and dance steps of the Rendezvous Ballroom and the Balboa Pavilion; and decades of yachting and sailing. This volume will bring back memories to local residents, as well as introduce the heritage of Newport to a new generation.

Author Biography:

Pamela Lee Gray has a doctorate in history from the University of Southern California and grew up sunning, sailing, and playing Skeeball at the Fun Zone in Newport Beach. She is on the faculty of Indiana Purdue University in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Release date Australia
June 1st, 2003
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
128
Dimensions
235x165x6
ISBN-13
9780738520933
Product ID
28252274

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