In this shot we get to see how the first Highland Park segment of the Arroyo Seco Parkway looked like on its opening day, July 20, 1940. I bet the drivers of these four motorcars were thinking, “Hey, is this is what it’ll be like getting around town on these new-fangled freeways, then sign me up. I’ll never have to deal with traffic jams again!” #FamousLastWords