Surfridge
Developed in 1921, Palisades Del Rey later to be known as Surfridge was an exclusive neighborhood of brick and stucco houses for the rich and famous. Today, it's over 400 acres of fenced in land west of LAX bordered by Waterview Street to the north, Pershing to the east, Imperial Hwy to the south, and Vista Del Mar to the west.
As the airport expanded along with the arrival of the jet age in the late 1050's, noise pollution among other concerns became an issue. Over 800 homes were purchased by the airport through imminent domain and were either moved or destroyed from about 1965 through the mid 70's.
Today, only the streets remain as evidence of a neighborhood that once stood with million dollar views. This is Rindge Avenue that ran north and south.
Surfridge
Developed in 1921, Palisades Del Rey later to be known as Surfridge was an exclusive neighborhood of brick and stucco houses for the rich and famous. Today, it's over 400 acres of fenced in land west of LAX bordered by Waterview Street to the north, Pershing to the east, Imperial Hwy to the south, and Vista Del Mar to the west.
As the airport expanded along with the arrival of the jet age in the late 1050's, noise pollution among other concerns became an issue. Over 800 homes were purchased by the airport through imminent domain and were either moved or destroyed from about 1965 through the mid 70's.
Today, only the streets remain as evidence of a neighborhood that once stood with million dollar views. This is Rindge Avenue that ran north and south.