author and historian
Historian for Santa Monica Pier, his books include Santa Monica Pier: A Century of the Last Great Pleasure Pier
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James Harris
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FROM James Harris
Design and Architecture
Looff Hippodrome The Looff Hippodrome, home to the iconic carousel on the Santa Monica Pier, will commemorate its centennial exactly 100 years to the day since Charles Looff opened the doors on June 12, 1916. We hear about the history and architecture of the building, which has been a backdrop for many films and some very lively parties, and the movement to save the pier from being torn down in the 1970's.
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