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The history of Malibu
Malibu ( MAL-ih-boo; Chumash: Humaliwo; Spanish: Malibú) is a beach city in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County, California, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) west of Los Angeles. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.
Malibu through the years
Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.
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