John Percival Jones was an American politician who served for 30 years as a Republican United States Senator from Nevada. He made a fortune in silver mining and was a co-founder of the town of Santa Monica, California.
Monument to John P. Jones in Palisades Park
Miramar, Jones' famous Santa Monica home, in 1890
The Los Angeles and Independence Railroad, opened on October 17, 1875, was a steam-powered rail line which ran between the Santa Monica Long Wharf and 5th and San Pedro streets in downtown Los Angeles.
Route in 1894
Aerial view of Western portion of line in Santa Monica, 1875.
Terminus at Landing in Santa Monica, 1877