Army band at USO Center in Malibu Plaza, early 1940s
Date Created and/or Issued
1942 1943 1944 1945 early 1940s
Publication Information
Pepperdine University Libraries Malibu Historical Photograph Collection [digital resource], Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives
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Description
During World War II, the Malibu Plaza building located on the Pacific Coast Highway in the La Costa area of eastern Malibu, served as center for the armed forces. Facilities here included the United Service Organizations (USO) center (identified here as the Hospitality Center for Service Men), Malibu Women's Emergency Unit, Civilian Defense Group, Red Cross Unit, and Ration Board. In this photo, an Army Band is set up for a performance outdoors before the arched facade. The Malibu Plaza building was originally built in 1927 as the Olas Grandes Inn, a restaurant, and it was located on the beach side of Roosevelt Highway. In 1937, the building was purchased by W. L. Gunn, moved to its current location and renovated. Following the war, Malibu Plaza was home to the Malibu post office along with several other businesses, including the Malibu Times. complete;
Arcades (Architectural components) Arcades (Shopping facilities) Shopping centers USO clubs Military facilities Military organizations Military bands Malibu (Calif.) World War, 1939-1945 La Costa Beach, Malibu Malibu Historical Collection
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