In 1905, most of the LA beaches were mere empty strips of sand and marshland. That same year, millionaire Abbot Kinny bought a sizable swath of oceanfront property, dug out several miles of canals and called it “Venice.” Kinny wanted the canals to resemble those of
Venice Italy. The California bungalows build along the waterfront didn't exactly bear a resemblance to Venetian architecture, but the canals and bridges did.
However, some of the commercial buildings held a
basic Venetian theme, especially those on the corner of
Pacific and Windward Avenue. The B&W photo was taken in 1909.
Street Camping
Docents, acting as the original owners of the home, reenacted life in Pasadena as if it were 1911.
Pasadena, CA -- Each year The Bungalow Heaven Neighborhood Association hosts a home tour of eight early 20th century bungalows. The Craftsmen homes are all influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement of the early 1900s in Pasadena.
In 1905, most of the LA beaches were mere empty strips of sand and marshland. That same year, millionaire Abbot Kinny bought a sizable swath of oceanfront property, dug out several miles of canals and called it “Venice.” Kinny wanted the canals to resemble those of Venice Italy. The California bungalows build along the waterfront didn't exactly bear a resemblance to Venetian architecture, but the canals and bridges did. 
However, some of the commercial buildings held a basic Venetian theme, especially those on the corner of Pacific and Windward Avenue. 