Masters Thesis

Pacific Grove: a story of Western development

This thesis focuses on the development of Pacific Grove, a small town on the central coast of California that while unique in its own right is representative of a much wider story. Like much of the West, Pacific Grove began as a utopian society, in this case one based largely on religion. Ultimately, however, while capitalism built the community, the interplay between religion and real estate speculation produced a vibrant town largely at peace in both worlds.

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