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Welcome to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, a hidden gem in Los Angeles county. This remarkable piece of land was once part of enormous ranchos owned by Dominguez and Sepulveda. The name "Palos Verdes" reflects the lush beauty that awaits you here, with its translation meaning "green stalks" or "green wood" in Spanish. Imagine a New York investment syndicate led by visionary banker Frank Vanderlip, purchasing this entire Peninsula without even laying eyes on it. That's right, Vanderlip knew that this undeveloped land along the Pacific, so close to Los Angeles, was a golden opportunity. And boy, was he right! In the 1920s, development began in the Malaga Cove area, forever changing the face of this extraordinary peninsula. Vanderlip enlisted the renowned Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm, known for designing Manhattan's Central Park, to help create the communities on Palos Verdes. The result? A collection of towns with striking architectural designs and a commitment to preserving the natural beauty of the area. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the development committees, Palos Verdes has managed to maintain its unique character and open spaces, avoiding over-development. So come and be enchanted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula, where nature, architecture, and community spirit intertwine harmoniously.

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