The Redondo Wave-Motor Machine —
Redondo, Aug. 5.—The Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Construction Company today began work on the first section of the $2,500,000 plant of the Los Angeles Wave power and Electric Company. A bpile-driver was put in position and several carloads of material were unloaded at the site of the company’s proposed pier. Piles are to be towed from San Pedro tomorrow. The wharf is to be extend 800 feet into deep water. Work has also begun on the barges which are to furnish power for the plant. They will be anchored by a system of weights. — Los Angeles Times, August 6, 1907.
Redondo Beach, Feb. 12.—The rickety old wave motor pier which for months has been on the verge of collapse gave way last night, and but for a few floating timbers the structure totally has been removed from sight. The machinery, such as it was, had been removed last fall, and as the pier was constructed of frail material the end which came last night was welcomed by the local stockholders, who were fortunate enough to replenish their woodpiles with the salvage. The dinky pilings had succumbed to the ravages of the mischievous insects and it was predicted months ago that its collapse could be expected at any time, but it hung on grimly until stockholders and all had their soaking first. The site of the old motor concern will be used by Mr. Huntington for the construction of one of his new commercial wharves. — Los Angeles Herald, February 1, 1909
Redondo pier sinks in sea and Starr wave motor follows it. — Los Angeles Times, February 13, 1909
To Invest Millions — Wave Motor Company Begins Construction of Costly Plant at Redondo—Barges Being Built
Redondo, Aug. 5.—The Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Construction Company today began work on the first section of the $2,500,000 plant of the Los Angeles Wave power and Electric Company. A bpile-driver was put in position and several carloads of material were unloaded at the site of the company’s proposed pier. Piles are to be towed from San Pedro tomorrow. The wharf is to be extend 800 feet into deep water. Work has also begun on the barges which are to furnish power for the plant. They will be anchored by a system of weights. — Los Angeles Times, August 6, 1907.
Wave Motor Pier Goes To Pieces At Redondo — Storm Causes Old Structure to Collapse, but Machinery Had Been Removed Previously
Redondo Beach, Feb. 12.—The rickety old wave motor pier which for months has been on the verge of collapse gave way last night, and but for a few floating timbers the structure totally has been removed from sight. The machinery, such as it was, had been removed last fall, and as the pier was constructed of frail material the end which came last night was welcomed by the local stockholders, who were fortunate enough to replenish their woodpiles with the salvage. The dinky pilings had succumbed to the ravages of the mischievous insects and it was predicted months ago that its collapse could be expected at any time, but it hung on grimly until stockholders and all had their soaking first. The site of the old motor concern will be used by Mr. Huntington for the construction of one of his new commercial wharves. — Los Angeles Herald, February 1, 1909
Redondo pier sinks in sea and Starr wave motor follows it. — Los Angeles Times, February 13, 1909