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Venice Beach 1950: Beach Re-Opens After 8-Year Closure

Photos capture a grand celebration on Ve ice Beach in summer of 1950.

In July of 1950, Venice Beach was re-opened after eight years of closure amid much fanfare.

The Los Angeles Times has the photos and explanation of why this grand day happened.

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