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Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach , city (1990 pop. 60,167), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1892. Once a commercial port for Los Angeles, it is a residential and resort city with a protected harbor and an excellent marina. There are an aluminum foundry and factories that produce furniture, computer peripherals, diagnostic substances, and laundry equipment. Redondo State Beach is here. |
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"Redondo Beach." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Redondo Beach." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-RedondoB.html "Redondo Beach." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-RedondoB.html |
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Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, California/USA Named after the Rancho Sausal Redondo ‘Round Willow Grove’ which was nearby.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Redondo Beach." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Redondo Beach." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-RedondoBeach.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Redondo Beach." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-RedondoBeach.html |
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