Aviation High School - Talon Yearbook (Redondo Beach, CA)

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y- V ing Seashore The lappinu of horses hooves opened up many of the Ponv Express depots that made communi- cation easier for the settler. RolUnsi wheels sig- nified the vvaG;on trains that carried pioneers to their destinations. Wailing whistles were .symbolic of the fast, comfortable travel provided for the settlers bv the Iron Horses of the railroad. But ships also provided the settler with manv wanted items. f -( Commodities moved by ship to the Cahtornia coast Ports of entrv soon grew, such as San ran- cisco Rcdondo Beach also developed because of shippin r Redondo began its fantastic boom with the discoverv of gold, but the main substance that launched Redondo on its road to prospentv was salt. The pioneers came to Redondo Beach to get salt for their needs. As Redondo Beach became a prosperous city, the shipping of salt became a major export. A harbor was built to meet the shipping needs. Land went on market to meet the boom in population. The Hotel Redondo was built to accommodate the increased tourist trade. Beach-front businesses opened their doors, seeing the possibilities of great profit. Fashionable bathing suits from the Ea.st coast could be seen on the sandy beaches. Todav. Redondo Beach has settled down to a residential citv. Tourist trade is no longer a major product Seaside businesses now cater to residen- tial homeowners who enjoy the ocean. On the out- skirts of Redondo Beach can be seen such indus- tries as TRW Svstems and the Edison plant. Redondo Beach King Harbor has recent h had its face lifted. The pier has been changed to a pleasure pier with shops and restaurants. Deep sea fishing provides enjoyment for avid fisher- men Sea Scouts anchor their .ship m the harbor to experience practical applications of seaman- ' Occupations haxe .slowly left the seaside com- munitv and gone to other indirstrial cities. Los Mweles the largest metropolis of California, pro- vides many job.s for Redondoans and other people in the surrounding communities. K