Dana Graham

Archive for April, 2023

The History of Palos Verdes

As you probably know, I've lived in Palos Verdes for 75 years -- probably why they made the President of the Palos Verdes Historical Society.  On May 12 at 4 pm at Hesse Park, I will be giving a one hour presentation on the history of Palos Verdes, beginning with Frank Vanderlip's 1913 purchase of the Peninsula.  I'd like to begin in 1821 with Mexico's independence from Spain, but I only have an hour.  Much of this is from my...Continue Reading!