From its origins as a themed seaside resort to its international fame as a countercultural hub, Venice Beach boasts a rich, multilayered history. This episode explores Abbot Kinney’s original Venice of America development; the community of Beat poets who called Venice home; and how the commercial renaissance along Abbot Kinney Boulevard has impacted the historically AfricanAmerican neighborhood of Oakwood.

00:0001:18 Introduction
01:1807:25 Venice Canals and Abbot Kinney
07:2513:43 Venice as a Diverse Community
13:4324:59 Beat Poets in Venice
24:5926:11 Conclusion
26:1126:40 Credits

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