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Commissioned by real estate developer Abbot Kinney as part of his "Venice of America", the pier was 1,600 ft (490 m) long. [1] The Ship Cafe was built at the same time, [2] and was originally intended to be a full-service resort "with sleeping apartments, a restaurant, a kitchen, office and all of the appointments of the modern hotel".
Developer Abbot Kinney is in the center [35] surrounded by beachgoers in old-fashioned bathing suits, men in overalls, and a wooden roller coaster representing the Venice Pier on one side with contrasting industrial oil derricks that were once ubiquitous in the area on the other side. [36]
Abbot Kinney (November 16, 1850 in New Brunswick, New Jersey – November 4, 1920 in Santa Monica, California) was an American developer, conservationist, water supply expert and tree expert. Kinney is best known for his " Venice of America " development in Los Angeles.
Abbot Kinney The Ship Cafe was a landmark of Venice, California , United States, from 1903 to 1946. Built along the Venice Pier over the water off Windward Avenue , the restaurant and event space was known for its sumptuous food and prestigious clientele.
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The historic district is noteworthy for possessing man-made wetland canals, built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America. Kinney sought to recreate the appearance and feel of Venice, Italy, in coastal Los Angeles County. The names of the canals were given by Abbot Kinney as follows: Aldebaran Canal, Altair Canal ...
Abbot Kinney and Francis Ryan build the first Ocean Park Pier. [1] May 1908 Construction begins on the Santa Monica Municipal Pier [2] September 9, 1909: Santa Monica Municipal Pier opens to the public [3] September 3, 1912: 1912 Ocean Park pier fire destroys Fraser's Million Dollar Pier and several square blocks of Ocean Park [4] May 24, 1913
The Toms Shoes flagship store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard was a popular coffee shop combined with shoe store. It closed in 2022. [12] Salt & Straw is a Portland-based ice-cream shop that opened on Abbot Kinney and the Venice art district in Fall 2015. The shop is a 1,035-square foot space and is located on the corner of Abbot Kinney and ...