James Harris has been the executive director of the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corp. His book (with contributions from Robert Redford and Arnold Schwarzenegger) examines the history of America ...

“So the Santa Monica Pier is in one of the most iconic ... In 2007, Harris had the opportunity to write the history of the Pier. “Immediately, I knew that I had to reconnect with those people ...

This week, Angelenos and Santa Monica visitors are encouraged to celebrate the pier’s enduring history with a jam-packed schedule of events, including live musical performances, “birthday ...

One Century, One Road Route 66, ‘The Main Street of America,’ turns 100 By Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans It was ...

A Route 66 sign, perched on a pole at the famed Santa Monica pier, advertises the spot as the “end of the trail.” But for ...

In 2007, Harris had the opportunity to write the history of the Pier. “Immediately, I knew that I had to reconnect with those people and start interviewing more people,” he says. The book was first ...