Electronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.
Description
Image shows full-length portrait of Jim Fiske, golf pro at the Palos Verdes Golf Club, standing on the lawn in front of the club house with Keegan Low, son of Colonel John Chambers Low. Mr. Fiske, golf club in hand, is wearing a tweed jacket with plus-fours and argyle socks. Keegan, also holding a golf club, is wearing a V-neck sweater and plus-fours. The façade of the Palos Verdes Golf Club is visible in background. The two-story, eleven-room Spanish-style clubhouse is located at 3301 Via Campesina in Val Monte. The golf course, which was designed by George C. Thomas Jr. and built by William P. Bell, opened on November 15, 1924, with landscaping designed by the Olmsted brothers. Date Built: 1924 Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association Citation: Palos Verdes Bulletin, January 1929, p. 6. PVH building permit #22.
Type
Text
Format
1 photographic print (b/w); 7.25 x 9.25 in.
Identifier
pvld:2615 bar code: 000029488 negative number: 1593
Subject
Fiske, James Hiram "Jim" (1883-1951) Low, Keegan Palos Verdes Golf Club (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.) Country clubs--California--Palos Verdes Estates Golf Golf teachers Portraits
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