Since 1905, The Ocean Front Walk (Boardwalk) in Venice has provided humble merriment for the environment. Many describe it as a proverbial “Circus By The Sea.” Stretching from Rose Avenue (once the former site of the famed Pacific Ocean Park 1958-1967) to Windward Avenue. This ever-changing beachfront community provides a playground for the all. It's a place where the vital street culture not only survives but flourishes as well. Popularly regarded as the most pedestrian “Free of Charge” amusement in the United States, it remains as a “Monument To Urban Bohemia” and a venue where both the amused and amusement coexist.

Photographed along the ocean’s edge, this mile-long parade of archaic architecture and diversified humanity of the North Venice Beach Boardwalk, renown for its scenery and legendary appeal, was originally recorded on film as a panorama by Rich Mann in 1979 and digitally assembled by David Hill as a 60 exposure multi-image sequential compilation. Depicted as a metaphoric multi-lifestyle paradise, it has served as a local, national and international iconic symbol, that reflects as a historic reminder of the longevity of worldly amusement areas today.

Originally documented with film by Rich Mann, this historic imagery was digitally scanned, compiled and graphically assembled by David Hill at: dhgraphic@aol.com.

The prototype for this art is permanently exhibited at the Venice Branch Library.

Due to low resolution restrictions for posting at this website this image is at a lesser quality. For a higher resolution and a more accurate version for viewing, please forward an email to:rvmann@gmail.com and refer to the "Boardwalk Panorama"