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Venice, California, circa 1907. "View of the Abbot Kinney Pier showing auditorium, Ship Cafe and dance hall." 5x7 inch dry plate glass negative. View full size.
California water people may know: Is that an early American version of literal boards used for surfing by the two folks in the water (and did everyone along the shore lose their class rings at the same time or are they all clamming)?
One year later, about a mile north at Ocean Park Pier. My great-grandfather George D. DeMartini on his wedding day in 1908. I am told on some authority that a very good time was had by all.
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