Pacific Palisades is famous for many things, its picturesque setting, well manicured lawns and great climate. However it is not too famous for is it Wharf!
Wharf? I hear you say! Yes, back in the late 19th Century, Long Wharf was a deepwater port for tall ships with a 4,720-foot wooden pier (contructed 1893) that extended into the ocean from the mouth of Potrero Canyon. The wharf was dismantled after a debate between Long Wharf and San Pedro on which should be Los Angeles “official harbor” San Pedro won in 1897 and Long Wharf was taken down.
Well, lifeguard Andrew Greger was scuba diving off the south end of Will Rogers State Beach three weeks ago and he discovered what appears to be an anchor from the late 1800s.
He decided to raise the anchor to put in the Lifeguard HQ garden. However, once back on dry land they realized that the anchor could be of historical interest and they have invited experts to come and study the artifact.
The lifeguards at Will Rogers and Topanga State Beaches would like the anchor relocated to Will Rogers, so that it can be displayed alongside the rock monument and railroad tie that memorialize the Long Wharf.
Ernest Marquez, co-author of ‘Port of Los Angeles: An Illustrated History from 1850 to 1945, said that ‘Anchors were placed a distance from the wharf with a buoy attached for vessels to tie to if there was no space at the wharf,’
Definitely an interesting development! Now readers of this blog know more on the history of this desirable area.
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