The Historian's Corner

Explore the Rich History

The Historian, Tom Anderson ('52), is responsible for collecting and maintaining information and
memorabilia of Venice High School and the Alumni Association. This includes a collection of yearbooks,
the Gondolier, (though we’re still missing some), the Association’s newsletter, the Acclaim, photos,
newspaper articles, and much more. Due to space limitations, large objects are photographed for the
collection and the originals are donated to the Venice Historical Society.

Venice High School the Beginnings - Through the efforts of Abbot Kinney and other community
leaders, Venice Union Polytechnic High School opened on September 11. 1911 in the old Venice Bath
House, Located at the corner of Coral and Aldebaran Canals. The bath house hosted three graduating
classes: 1912, 1913, and 1914, before the school was relocated to its present site at Venice Boulevard
and Walgrove Avenue.

Venice Union Polytechnic High School opens in the old Venice Bath House on September 11, 1911

From the Archives: • Golden Art Era at Venice High School • Panama-Pacific in 1915 • The Latin Museum (1932-1997) • Earthquake 1933 • Machado Elementary School • Street Cars Interesting Alums: • Craig Breedlove • Russell Brines W’28 • Sam Erickson S’62 Tid Bits: • Myran Loy and The Aviator • Myrna Loy Performing Arts Center HISTORIC MEMORABILIA WANTED: When doing major cleaning or moving and you come across some VHS memorabilia that you are ready to part with, send it along to: Historian VHS Alumni Association 2435 Walgrove Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90066