Birdseye view of resorts near Los Angeles, California 1910 to 1913.

Posted on March 14, 2015 by

Birdseye view of resorts near Los Angeles, California 1910 to 1913This caption on this photo was “Birdseye view of resorts near Los Angeles, California 1910 to 1913.” It reminds us how parts of greater LA were once distinct areas. I can see how Venice and Santa Monica could be considered resorts, and even Hollywood at a pinch, but the Soldier’s Home?       And Sawtelle? And between Hollywood and Sawtelle there is a “resort” called Sherman. I’ve never seen that before. Does anybody know what we call that area now?

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2 responses to “Birdseye view of resorts near Los Angeles, California 1910 to 1913.”

  1. Pachi Sueiro says:
    March 15, 2015 at 1:24 am

    Hi, I am Pachi from Madrid, Spain, Europe. I love your blog and I love Los Angeles and its history.
    My english is not very good, I’m sorry.
    I think that the photo is a former Los Angeles Pacific Electric Railway Line Map. Venice And Santa Monica were “resorts”. Even Soldier’s Home could have been a resort too (for American War Veterans) And the line is the way to go for them. Sherman is West Hollywood nowadays. Sawtelle is a district of West Los Angeles. Soldier’s Home was within Sawtelle. And you must know about the Motordrome in Playa del Rey.
    Best regards,
    Pachi

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  2. Al Donnelly says:
    May 3, 2022 at 11:04 am

    Look closely to see the lettering for “Ocean Park”. It was a resort destination when Venice was just swampy marshlands. The Motordrome was served by the Redondo via Del Rey line (seen curving) which is bisected by the old right of way of the Santa Fe branch (surrendered here, and given over to the new interests). The S.M. Air Line, an ex-S.P. steam route to Long Wharf, is not shown so the image may reflect conditions before circa-1908.

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