Abbot Kinney

Abbot Kinney
Kinney around 1900.
Born(1850-11-16)November 16, 1850
New Brunswick, New Jersey, US
DiedNovember 4, 1920(1920-11-04) (aged 69)
Santa Monica, California, US
OccupationReal estate development
Known forFounding Venice of America

Abbot Kinney (November 16, 1850 – November 4, 1920) was an American developer, conservationist, tree expert, and water supply expert. Kinney is best known for his "Venice of America" development in Los Angeles.

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