By Eric Cooper Santa Monica
I was happy to see that the iconic Santa Monica Ferris Wheel is up for auction with half the proceeds going to charity. However, I was sad to see the crumpled “Santa Monica Place” sign on the front page of the (April 18, 2008) SMDP.
It seems that the Santa Monica Place sign is equally iconic and would have made an even better charity auction item. It certainly would be easier for the winner to transport and display it than a Ferris wheel.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 21, 2008. Read the original PDF.