Electronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District, from the Palos Verdes Homes Association Photograph Collection held in the Local History Room. 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 Les Henry (1883-1960), secretary and treasurer of the Palos Verdes Golf Club, standing with his golf club on the golf course, wearing a tie, pull-over sweater and plus-fours. Mr. Henry, an investment broker and president of the California division of the American Athletic Untion, was instrumental in helping bring the 1932 Olympics to Los Angeles. The Palos Verdes golf course is visible in background. The two-story, eleven-room Spanish-style clubhouse, located at 3301 Via Campesina in Val Monte, opened November 15, 1924. Landscape design was done by the Olmsted brothers. Date Built: 1924 Photo Source:Palos Verdes Homes Association PVH building permit #22.
Type
Text
Format
1 photographic print (b/w); 7.5 x 9.5 in.
Identifier
pvld:2621 bar code: 000029546 negative number: 1589
Subject
Portraits Henry, Leslie A Palos Verdes Golf Club (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.) Country clubs--California--Palos Verdes Estates Golf
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