Much of the criticism seems to reflect the article in the Los Angeles Times from June 27, 1912. That article reported the name of George Willard and the fact that much of Peck’s beach was roped off from black bathers the day of the story.
What no can answer is how George Willard or Milton T. Lewis, both black real estate agents, gained the rights to sell property unless Peck gave them that right (and did he later change his views?). Until further proof emerges that would change current beliefs, Peck will be given credit for opening up property to the blacks of that era but, due to recent criticism, many will dispute that credit.
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Fishing seems somewhat secondary in the story of Peck’s Pier but it certainly was important to people at the time. Reports tend to concentrate on the surf species, primarily surf (corbina) and yellowfin (croaker) although sea trout (white seabass) are also mentioned from time to time. Given the absence of any reports on spotfin croaker, and the large sizes reported for some of the yellowfin croaker, I think it’s quite possible both were lumped together in the yellowfin counts.
T. F. Phillips, Louis Streuber and several other anglers tried the new wharf at Peck’s Manhattan without much success in numbers. Phillips landed one huge yellowfin of three and three-quarter pounds weight, which gave him a lively run.
—Los Angeles Times, June 2, 1907
Fishermen, who customarily try for surf and yellowfin along the beach between Playa del Rey and Peck’s pier, and from the various piers in that vicinity, are now seeking new haunts. The Japanese fishermen who have been camping along the beach in that neighborhood have been dragging the water almost continuously during the last month and have scared away what fish they have not taken.
—Los Angeles Herald, September 22, 1907
Peck’s wharf—Good. Corbina, yellow fin, smelt, mackerel, sea trout, perch, bass.
—Los Angeles Herald, June 13, 1908
John Beckwith yesterday caught one of the finest yellowfin yet taken this season at any point on the coast. He was fishing at Peck’s wharf, where surf and yellowfin ran freely. Beckwith’s yellowfin weighed four pounds and nine ounces. The fact that Beckwith is not a member of any angling club alone probably prevents him from receiving a prize. Professor Emory also took away a nice basket of yellowfin. W. H. Rogers caught two yellowfin which weighed over two pounds each and two sea trout. The latter fish were of good size and the professor was under the impression that he had caught them with clam bait. It is believed, however, that in these cases another small fish had been nibbling at the bait and seen by the trout, which made a quick dart for the little one and was impaled by the hook. Instances of trout being caught this way are believed to be common.
—Los Angeles Herald, July 14, 1908
There were fewer fishermen at Peck’s wharf yesterday than usual, and the fishing was rather poor, although Robert Pottinger of Bakersfield, who is summering at the seashore, made a good catch. He caught three yellowfin which weighed three and one-quarter, three and three-quarters and four and one-half pounds. Three surf fish [corbina], which he also caught, weighed five and five-eighths, four and one-half and three and one-half pounds.
—Los Angeles Herald, July 15, 1908
W. E. English landed several large sea trout yesterday at Hermosa and Billy Edwards was equally successful at Playa del Rey. At Peck’s, Prof. R. B. Emory caught a half dozen fine trout, and other fishermen also landed a number.
—Los Angeles Herald, September 15, 1908
Numerous complaints are being made by local anglers regarding the Italian fishermen around Playa del Rey and Redondo. The anglers claim that the Italians are violating the law in pulling in their seines each morning within a few feet of Peck’s wharf at Playa del Rey. The law is to the effect that no nets or seines of any kind shall be pulled in within 200 yards of any wharf. It is claimed that the nets are being pulled in with the early morning tides. In all probability the authorities will keep a sharp lookout for the malefactors and if possible bring them to justice.
—Los Angeles Herald, September 22, 1908
Tuesday at Peck’s wharf, between 3 and 6 o’clock, there was a great run of yellowfin, and a half dozen were taken which ran above the 4-pound mark and one was hooked which scaled a fraction over 5 pounds. One fisherman took four of these gamy beauties, totaling 14 pounds 9 ounces, which makes another record.
—Los Angeles Herald, July 24, 1909
For the first time this season the beneficent effects of the seining law passed by the legislature, forbidding the taking of corbina, yellowfin and croaker except with rod and line, was felt to its fullest extent, and because of the fact that these game fish are protected from the market fishermen the sportsmen anglers who fish for pleasure reaped a plentiful harvest of these beauties… At Peck’s wharf, where for two years the fishing has been nil, there were some splendid catches made. Both surf and yellowfin were running in numbers and in large size, and a catch there on Thursday is a sample of what happened all week. Frank Munser of Bakersfield, Prof. R. B. Emery, Edward Nelson, John Ward, S. J. McKenzie, John Hebbard, Oscar Baer and two or three others took forty-eight surf and thirty-four yellowfin on the incoming tide. The surf ranged from one pound in weight to six and a half pounds; the yellowfin from three-quarters to two pounds. On Monday Prof. Emery, Mr. Munser and Mr. Hebbard took fifty-eight yellowfin at sundown, ranging in size from one to four pounds. Smaller fish were thrown back into the ocean.
—Los Angeles Herald, July 31, 1909
Surf fish were caught at Peck’s wharf, between Del Rey and Manhattan, last week.
—Los Angeles Herald, February 27, 1910
Between Del Rey and Peck’s wharf large yellow-fin are reported in large quantities. The fish are of good size, and commence biting about 5 o’clock in the evening, continuing all night. At the approach of dawn they refuse to listen to the earnest pleadings of the ardent Waltons who brave a night under the silver moon for the sake of a good catch, and return to their briny haunts.
—Los Angeles Herald, October 19, 1910
Rod And Reel Club Gives Out Winners Of Winter prizes—In the yellowfin class, President Max Loewenthal won another reel, his second, with a three and three-fourth pounder, taken off Peck’s Manhattan wharf November 20. O. E. Forsyth took second prize, a 200-yard spool of six thread line with a three-pound six ounce specimen also taken at Peck’s April 21.
—Edwin L. Hedderly, Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1911
Thank you for providing information about Peck’s Pier & Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach—Gone But Not Forgotten! I appreciate the insight into its history.
This article provides a fascinating glimpse into the lesser-known history of Manhattan Beach, highlighting the forgotten piers and the controversies surrounding Peck’s Pier and Bruces’ Beach. It’s a great reminder that history is often more complex than we realize.
This piece beautifully uncovers the layered history of Manhattan Beach—especially the forgotten legacy of Bruce’s Beach and Peck’s Pier. It’s both inspiring and heartbreaking to read about the resilience of the Black community amid such blatant injustice. Thank you for preserving and sharing this essential part of California’s coastal story
The Manhattan Beach Pier, a state historic landmark, is the most recognized, having been rebuilt and renovated multiple times since its original construction in 1920 after surviving significant storm damage.
Before the current pier, two earlier wooden structures existed: the “Old Iron Pier” (built 1901) at Center Street, which was destroyed in a 1913 storm, and Peck’s Pier (built 1906), also reportedly destroyed in the same storm.
The history of Manhattan Beach’s piers reveals a pattern of resilience against natural forces, with earlier structures succumbing to storms and timber rot before the enduring 1920 pier became the iconic landmark it is today.
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What a fascinating history. It’s sad that Peck’s Pier is gone, but the stories live on. The names “Peck’s Pier” and “Bruce’s Beach” have such a classic ring to them, full of history.
Thanks for sharing this piece of local history. It’s captivating to read about what these places were like back in the day.
That’s a fascinating bit of history about the Manhattan Beach Pier! I had no idea there were two piers before the current one. It’s amazing to think about how resilient the current pier is, especially after hearing about the “Old Iron Pier” being completely destroyed by a storm. Makes you appreciate the engineering and constant upkeep. Visiting the pier now, it’s hard to imagine the beach without it – almost like imagining a world without, say, an Eggy Car! It’s just a local landmark, integral to the area’s identity.
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That’s fascinating! I never realized there were two previous piers before the current one. Building with used railroad ties sounds like a very resourceful (and cost-effective!) idea back then. I imagine that “Old Iron Pier” would have had a very distinct, almost industrial look. It’s a shame the storm took it out. Thinking about those old piers and the skills it took to build them, it makes me almost want to fire up Drift Hunters and virtually drift around a virtual pier, channeling some of that turn-of-the-century ingenuity and adventure!
Wow such a great old picture! I used to visit it with my grandfather I can’t believe its been 40 years
A powerful and moving account of a forgotten piece of history. Thank you for preserving the memory of Peck’s Pier and Bruce’s Beach. Stories like these remind us how important it is to acknowledge the past and honor those who were unfairly displaced.
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This whole saga around Bruces’ Beach and Peck’s Pier is a wild mix of history and racism. It’s crazy how much the beach scene has changed but the shadows of injustice still linger, you know?
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It is both sobering and important to learn about the complex history of Peck’s Pier and Bruce’s Beach, as it serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience shown by the Black community in securing their rightful place on the California coast.
I didn’t realize there were two piers before the current one! It’s interesting that the “Old Iron Pier” was made from railroad ties. I wonder if that design choice contributed to its vulnerability in the 1913 storm. It’s a shame Peck’s Pier and Pavilion also succumbed to the elements and timber rot.
It’s interesting that Peck’s Pier was intended to serve fishermen. I hadn’t realized how important pier fishing was to the early development of these beach communities. Thanks for shining a light on these forgotten pieces of history!
It’s interesting how the article mentions the “Old Iron Pier” being constructed from used railroad ties. I wonder if that contributed to its destruction in the 1913 storm, or if the storm was just too powerful regardless. I hadn’t realized there were piers before the current one.
It’s interesting how the article mentions the “Old Iron Pier” being constructed from used railroad ties. I wonder what the environmental impact was of using those materials in the ocean back then, compared to modern construction methods.
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I never knew about the older wooden piers before the Manhattan Beach Pier! It’s fascinating how history gets forgotten over time. Thanks for sharing this piece of local fishing history.
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The contrast between Peck’s Pier as a real-estate attraction and its apparent openness to Black visitors makes this much more than a typical lost-pier story. The 1920 advertisement is especially valuable because it complicates the common claim that the pier vanished permanently in the 1913 storm. Pairing those contemporary notices with the history of Bruces’ Beach shows how recreation, development, and racial exclusion were intertwined along the early Southern California coast.
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