Sailing Off Belmont Shore Long Beach 3 Photograph by Linda Brody

Sailing Off Belmont Shore Long Beach 3

by Linda Brody

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Title

Sailing Off Belmont Shore Long Beach 3

Artist

Linda Brody

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

Sailing Off Belmont Shore Long Beach 3. Belmont Shore Pier and Oil Island off Long Beach, California, USA. It is a busy Sunday in April 2018, as a mix of sail and power boats travel near the busy pier (to the right) and the Oil Island (to the left). A portion of the Long Beach Cruise Terminal is seen in the background.

In 1908 the citizens of Belmont Heights asked the City of Long Beach to build the neighborhood a pier–a request that was flatly denied. and the area formed the new City of Belmont Heights. After just one year, the residents rejoined the City Of Long Beach, which had now agreed to build them their pier in exchange for their tax base. Construction of the pier started in 1911 and was opened to the public on Christmas Eve of 1915..Some called the pier the Devil’s Gate Pier, which referred to the geologic formation (a natural rock bridge) which in those days extended seaward from the low bluffs at 39th Place. After years of use, it was renovated in 1951, with the most recent renovation completed from 1966-67. The pier is built of concrete and is 1620 feet long. To this day, it remains a landmark of local distinction and an endearing monument to Southern California’s coastal roots.

The Belmont Pier master plan was developed that has guided upgrades to the pier including enhanced access for the disabled, upgraded benches and restrooms, parking lot improvements, new lighting and electrical, upscale dining opportunities, fishing, and water taxi service access. ( http://www.belmontpier.com/home/pier-history )

The oil island is one of four artificial islands, called THUMS Islands or Astronaut Islands in San Pedro Bay. They were built in 1965 to tap into the East Wilmington Oil Field. The landscaping and sound walls were designed to camouflage the operation and reduce noise, and they are the only decorated oil islands in the United States

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