Atascadero
Atascadero by S. W. Martin, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on January 23, 2012, presents a detailed exploration of Atascadero, California. This 130-page book delves into the life and legacy of E.G. Lewis, the founder of Atascadero, who is viewed by some as a visionary and by others as a con artist. The narrative highlights the unique architecture and infrastructure that characterized this first planned community in California, including roads, water mains, and power grids.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Atascadero’s development, including its agricultural cooperatives and the notable 20-mile road leading to the Pacific Ocean. The book also discusses the significance of Atascadero as home to the nation’s first enclosed shopping mall and features art from the 1904 St. Louis World Exposition. Through its focus on history and local development, this edition provides insights into the broader context of state and local history in the United States, particularly in the West.
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Atascadero, California–located nearly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on US Highway 101–is the brainchild of E.G. Lewis. Thought by some to have been a visionary, others considered Lewis a con artist. In spite of his reputation, he founded Atascadero and left in his wake a collection of unique architecture that was the first planned community in the state of California. He established roads, water mains, power grids, agricultural cooperatives, and a 20-mile road to the Pacific Ocean. Atascadero is also home to the nation’s first enclosed shopping mall and magnificent art from the 1904 St. Louis World Exposition. Atascadero’s creator also founded University City, Missouri, and Palos Verdes, California.
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