This shot from 1928 is more of a “slice of yesteryear life” showing how packed the sidewalks of Broadway was in downtown Los Angeles. 731 S. Broadway was home to a store called College Boot Shop, which looks like specialized in kids school shoes. It must have been a big market because they also had stores at 251 and 524 Broadway. Maybe Broadway is so busy because it’s the end of summer and people were getting in their back-to-school shopping. I’m also intrigued by “The Paris Store” two doors down. I’m guessing they sold fancy clothes, but I’d love to see their window display.
Here is 731 Broadway in September 2021. Somewhat less convivial, isn’t it?