JOURNAL ARTICLE

Sand Rush: The Revival of the Beach in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles. By Elsa Devienne.

  • Published In: Western Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 56, n. 3. P. 273 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Buse, Michael 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on "Sand Rush," which examines the transformation of Los Angeles beaches into modern public spaces during the twentieth century. It details how a beach lobby, active from the 1920s to the 1960s, played a crucial role in reshaping the shoreline, making over half of it accessible to the public while also reflecting broader urban renewal and suburbanization trends. The author highlights the complexities of this history, including the exclusion of marginalized communities and the establishment of new beauty standards centered on a specific demographic. The work encourages further scholarly exploration of the relationship between urban geography, policing, and community access to public beaches in Los Angeles. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Western Historical Quarterly. 2025/09, Vol. 56, Issue 3, p273
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0043-3810
  • DOI:10.1093/whq/whaf055
  • Accession Number:188503085
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