Sometimes, I like to post a photo, not because it’s of a significant place to event but because it gives us a glimpse into everyday life in LA. This shot was taken in the town of Surfridge in 1949. Surfridge no longer exists – it was razed to make way for an expansion of Los Angeles International Airport and lay directly south of what is now Playa del Rey. To my 21st century eyes, it looks like a movie set dressed with vintage cars for a movie set in the 1940s, but of course back then, it was just “life.” And even though the people who owned these cars may not have had non-stick fry pans and Google, it looks like a pretty sweet life, if you ask me.
That lemon chiffon home with the checkerboard windows and tidy green lawn does it for me! And icing on the cake are the vintage cars and sprinkling of palm trees – just looks like a quiet Sunday morning in L.A. of long ago. And yes, a pre-’50s movie set.
One of the best kept secrets of the history of this area community. Some of us remember when there were still some homes standing there before they were all demolished or removed to another location. The history of this place is what makes it a gorgeous place to live in if you could afford it since it was considered to be thwe wealthy mans playground.
I’m sorry Sam, but I don’t know anything about the origin of this photo. From the richness of the colors, my guess is that it was taken using Kodachrome, but that’s about all I can add.
Sometimes, I like to post a photo, not because it’s of a significant place to event but because it gives us a glimpse into everyday life in LA. This shot was taken in the town of Surfridge in 1949. Surfridge no longer exists – it was razed to make way for an expansion of Los Angeles International Airport and lay directly south of what is now Playa del Rey. To my 21st century eyes, it looks like a movie set dressed with vintage cars for a movie set in the 1940s, but of course back then, it was just “life.” And even though the people who owned these cars may not have had non-stick fry pans and Google, it looks like a pretty sweet life, if you ask me.
You are totally correct Martin. Happy Easter & love, L&M
That lemon chiffon home with the checkerboard windows and tidy green lawn does it for me! And icing on the cake are the vintage cars and sprinkling of palm trees – just looks like a quiet Sunday morning in L.A. of long ago. And yes, a pre-’50s movie set.
Happy Easter!
Jean
One of the best kept secrets of the history of this area community. Some of us remember when there were still some homes standing there before they were all demolished or removed to another location. The history of this place is what makes it a gorgeous place to live in if you could afford it since it was considered to be thwe wealthy mans playground.
It does look upscale and a desirable place to live…until that airport grew so busy!
Dear Martin, what’s the provenance of this image? It’s so unusual to see Surfridge from this angle, in these colors.
I’m sorry Sam, but I don’t know anything about the origin of this photo. From the richness of the colors, my guess is that it was taken using Kodachrome, but that’s about all I can add.