The Life and Legacy of D. M. Renton: Pasadena and Santa Catalina Island, California 1902-1936

Renton, Mr. David M.; Renton, Miss Kathryn E.

ISBN 10: 1535544139 / ISBN 13: 9781535544139

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (edition 1), 2018

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 1535544139-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life and Legacy of D. M. Renton: Pasadena and Santa Catalina Island, California 1902-1936
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1535544139
• ISBN 13: 9781535544139
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

A fascinating and unique story about David M. Renton, "DM", who was a well known builder of Craftsman homes and other structures in Pasadena, CA, and who later was General Manager of Santa Catalina Island, CA. The book is set in the dynamic history of rapidly growing southern California in the period between 1902 and 1936. Santa Catalina Island was purchased by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. in 1919. During the succeeding years he and David Renton constructed much of what still exists on the island today including the world famous Casino, the Wrigley Mansion, the Wrigley Memorial and other important structures. In addition they dealt with silver mining, the filming of many big screen Hollywood movie productions, Catalina Pottery and Tile, 2,000 passenger steam ships, undersea garden trips, world class fishing, and much more. This is a unique riveting view of the Golden State at the beginning of the 20th Century.

About the Author

David Renton, grandson of DM Renton. Born and raised on the island with all the background of a true "Islander". Graduate of Stanford and M.I.T., and history buff. Kathryn Renton, great grand daughter of DM Renton. Born and raised in Connecticut, with an active interest in Catalina Island and California. Holds a degree from Harvard College and PhD from UCLA.