"Palos Verdes Resident since 1947"

Things You Always Wondered About Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Real Estate

I wrote this in 2007, but to make it easier to find, I've moved it to the top of the heap: A lot of things have happened in Palos Verdes during my 74-year residency some of which, distressingly, are now ancient history. I see a lot of misinformation on websites by realtors attempting to portray themselves as Palos Verdes experts, but I am here to say that I witnessed most of the following myself and this is how it was.  I am...Continue Reading!

A View to Die For. First time for sale since 1958.

Did you say you wanted a panoramic view? Check. Unobstrucable? Check. One level house? Check. Large lot? Check. Quiet street? Check. Walk to schools?  Check.  This one level home features a sit-down, panoramic, unobstructable view from Pt Dume to Long Beach. From the updated kitchen and baths, to the low traffic street (if they're driving on Bluemound, they either live there or are lost), to the huge back yard, to the easy walk to schools, this lovey home was lovingly...Continue Reading!

March 2024 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: I don’t usually cover this sort of thing, but as I’m sure most of you know Wayfarer’s Chapel has been in the news lately, and in my capacity as President of the Palos Verdes Historical Society, I figured I’d include a brief mention.  Next to La Venta Inn, which recently had its share of excitement, Wayfarer’s is probably the most iconic building on the Peninsula.  Higher than normal rainfall has caused the landslide not only to accelerate, but also...Continue Reading!

The Latest on Water-Related Events in Palos Verdes

I suppose this will all someday be history, so on those tenuous grounds, here we go: I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the heart-rending ground movement at Wayfarer’s Chapel.  Completed in 1951, designed by famed architect Lloyd Wright, Jr (son of Frank) on land donated by Narcissa Vanderlip, this stunning chapel has become an iconic landmark on the Peninsula, rivalled only by La Venta Inn. Due primarily to the heavy rains of the last 18 or so months, the Abalone Cove...Continue Reading!

January 2024 Newsletter

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