Abbot Kinney
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Abbot Kinney was an American developer, conservationist, tree expert, and water supply expert. Kinney is best known for his "Venice of America" development in Los Angeles.
Kinney around 1900.
Kinneloa c. 1905
The Venice Canal Historic District is embedded in the residential Venice suburb of Los Angeles, California. The historic district is noteworthy for possessing man-made wetland canals, built in 1905 by
Abbot Kinney
…November 16, 1850 – November 4, 1920) was an American developer, conservationist, tree expert, and water supply expert. Kinney is best known for his "Venice of America" development in Los Angeles. Kinney was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His family later moved to Washington, D.C, and became known in politics…
Venice Canal Historic District
Bungalows on the Venice Canals, 2011
Venice Canals, 2019
A welcome sign to the Venice Canals in 2023. The sign has been graffitied with stickers and markers.