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The cast-cement sculpture of Saint Monica of Hippo is approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) tall and rests on a concrete base that is approximately 6 ft (1.8 m) tall.[3] [4] (Father Juan Crespí visited the nearby Tongva Sacred Springs on an expedition in 1769; the scattered pools of flowing water reminded him of Monica’s tears for her son Augustine, of later Confessions fame. [5]
In the 1980s, the city put together the plan for turning the failed Santa Monica Mall into the Santa Monica Promenade. The project, completed in 1989 has proven to be a huge success and is a major regional shopping and entertainment center. Between 1988 and 1998, taxable sales in the city grew 440%, quadrupling city revenues.
Santa Monica was founded by Nevada Senator John Percival Jones in 1895. His son, Roy Jones became the Founder of the Bank of Santa Monica. [5] Roy Jones was influential in the early development of the city and helped create the Ramina Corporation, one of the biggest eary developers of California.
The Palisades Fire, between Malibu and Santa Monica, threatened more than 10,000 homes, according to L.A. Fire Chief Kristen Crowley. About 30 miles inland, the Eaton Fire prompted authorities to ...
The Santa Monica Landmarks and Historic Districts Ordinance was amended in 1987 and again in 1991, to create a more comprehensive preservation program. The ordinance established a seven-member appointed Landmarks Commission with the power to designate Structures of Merit and Landmarks, and to make recommendations to the City Council regarding ...
City of Santa Monica [23] Santa Monica: Eugene Morahan: 1934 Palisades Park: White cement coated with a white silicate sand washed with acid Approx. H. 10 ft. [24] Santa Monica: Walk on L.A. Carl Cheng: 1988 Santa Monica State Beach: Cast concrete and steel Approx. W. 12 ft. x Diam. 9 ft. City of Santa Monica [25] Unbridled: David Gordon: 1985
The Third Street Promenade and Downtown Santa Monica are overseen by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (formerly Bayside District Corporation), a private non-profit 501(c)(3) that works with the City of Santa Monica to manage services and operations in Downtown Santa Monica that promote economic stability, growth and community life within Downtown ...
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