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Title: The Palo Alto, known as the Cement Ship
The Palo Alto, known as the Cement Ship. The Palo Alto was purchased by the Cal-Neva Company in 1930 and towed to Seacliff Beach. A 600-foot pier was built to connect the ship to the shore. For two years the ship was an amusement center with a swimming pool, ballroom, restaurants and carnival concessions.
Source of information: Clark. p. 69-70.
Date Created and/or Issued: ca. 1930
Publication Information: Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Contributing Institution: Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Collection: Photo Collection
Rights Information: This photograph is the property of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, California.
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Description: The Palo Alto, known as the Cement Ship. The Palo Alto was purchased by the Cal-Neva Company in 1930 and towed to Seacliff Beach. A 600-foot pier was built to connect the ship to the shore. For two years the ship was an amusement center with a swimming pool, ballroom, restaurants and carnival concessions.
Source of information: Clark. p. 69-70.
Type: image
Format: Image
Identifier: LH-0597
Language: English
Subject: Seacliff State Park
Cement Ship
Time Period: 1930s
Place: Seacliff

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