The Santa Monica Public Library and the Santa Monica History Museum present a joint exhibition showcasing the work of early Santa Monica photographers.
From: March 9 - June 15, 2019
Download the Light & Shadow: Capturing Early Santa Monica booklet.
A portion of the exhibition will be on display in the lobby of the Main Library and part will be on display next door at the Santa Monica History Museum.
The Santa Monica History Museum will present work by H.F. Rile, Adelbert Bartlett, Emerson Gaze, Bill Beebe, and George Tate. Rile was active in the 1880s through the 1910s and produced cabinet cards documenting everything from local businesses and school children to city events and views of Palisades Park. Bartlett, active in the 1920s, is known for his ethereal representations of daily life in Santa Monica.
Emerson Gaze, active from the 1930s to the 1960s, and Bill Beebe, active from the 1940s through the 1990s, both worked for the Evening Outlook newspaper recording Santa Monica’s notables and happenings. George Tate, who was active in the 1950s and 1960s, had an excellent eye for composition and his images express the exuberant energy of Muscle Beach.