Why, oh why do they not make markets with towers anymore? Sure, it would be more expensive up front, but it would create a landmark that potential shoppers could see for miles. I’m glad Jess Willard thought that way when he built his market at 1334 Vine Street, Hollywood, just south of De Longpre Ave. This photo was taken on October 30, 1931 just as the Depression was starting to really kick in. I wonder how long his market stayed open. It may have been a while—the building is there (without the tower, of course) and is now a post-production house.
Hi Anne, I’ve never heard of a Jess Willard boxer, but the fact this Jess put his name on the market suggests that it might have been. But sorry, I don’t know for sure.
Why, oh why do they not make markets with towers anymore? Sure, it would be more expensive up front, but it would create a landmark that potential shoppers could see for miles. I’m glad Jess Willard thought that way when he built his market at 1334 Vine Street, Hollywood, just south of De Longpre Ave. This photo was taken on October 30, 1931 just as the Depression was starting to really kick in. I wonder how long his market stayed open. It may have been a while—the building is there (without the tower, of course) and is now a post-production house.
I love the sidewalk awnings many buildings of this type had in those days.
We don’t see them much anymore, do we??
Was this the same Jess Willard who was a pro boxer who openened this market in 1931?
Much thanks .
Hi Anne, I’ve never heard of a Jess Willard boxer, but the fact this Jess put his name on the market suggests that it might have been. But sorry, I don’t know for sure.