El Dorado Park Estates, Long Beach, California

El Dorado Park Estates is a neighborhood in Long Beach, California.

It was developed by S&S Construction, later known as Shapell Industries, beginning in 1962. The company was co-founded by David Shapell, Nathan Shapell, and Max Webb in 1955. It was the first large neighborhood to be developed by the company. In 1966, prices ranged from $33,600 to $46,500. Original features of the homes include:

• lath and plaster ceilings and walls
• exterior ornamentation of Palos Verdes stone (Altamira Shale) or brick
• fireplaces surfaced with used brick, black marble, Bouquet Canyon stone, or Palos Verdes stone
• marble-topped pullman lavatories
• underground utilities

Douglas A. Newcomb Academy opened to 300 students in September, 1963.

Appearances in media

El Dorado Park Estates appears in the 1967 romantic comedy Luv (film).

See also

• Neighborhoods of Long Beach, California
• El Dorado Regional Park, Long Beach, California

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