Photo courtesy of Malibu History Collection, Los Angeles County Library
Photos like this of May Rindge and a friend crossing a railroad trestle (ca. 1906) will be part of the Topanga Historical Society’s virtual Zoom presentation by Malibu historian Suzanne Guldimann about the “crazy history of roads, rail, and routes in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Sunday, March 6, 3 p.m., “On the Road to the Past.” The Topanga Historical Society (THS) presents a virtual Zoom presentation by Suzanne Guldimann, Topanga New Times editor and longtime Malibu historian. She will discuss the complex and sometimes crazy history of roads, rail, and routes in the Santa Monica Mountains, including a trip along the infamous Malibu Railway and a scenic drive through Topanga on the Auto Club’s “Big Oval” route, circa 1915. Check the THS website for a Zoom link on the day of the event.
Learn more about Topanga in the Society’s books and archive at: topangahistoricalsociety.org. Support THS by becoming a member: $20/year for individuals, or $30/year for families.
