Oxnard: 1941-2004

by Jeffrey Wayne Maulhardt

Book Overview

Home to 185,000 residents, the seaside community of Oxnard is known for its seven miles of white-sand beaches, views of the Channel Islands, a bustling fisherman's wharf, and an agricultural history that continues to be celebrated by such popular events as the annual strawberry festival. The second half of the 20th century brought change to this coastal gem, beginning with a population boom following World War II. The establishment of military bases...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738529532
• ISBN13: 9780738529530
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.3"