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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