Is it any wonder that the 1950s saw a rise in science-gone-wrong movies when this sort of stuff was going on? The Nevada Test Site, where the government tested atomic bombs was around 300 miles from Los Angeles. The bomb that was detonated on May 7, 1952 was so bright that it gave Angelenos an early dawn. This photo was taken from the 4th Street bridge at 5:15am – the beacon at the top of LA City Hall was still shining but the pre-dawn sky behind it lit up. Aaaaand cue the giant man-eating ants!
What a great photo that brings back a multitude of memories. It is shot from the 4th street bridge over the Harbor (110) freeway looking east-north-east. Bunker Hill before redevelopment is in the middle ground in front of City Hall with its beacon lighted no less! I can identify our house, the Castle, on the crest of the hill to the right of City Hall. I remember the atomic blasts. I was once in Boulder City Nevada near Las Vegas when they exploded one and felt the shock wave. As an added bonus you have the Them poster. I went to see it with my friends when it came out, and we were properly terrified.
Is it any wonder that the 1950s saw a rise in science-gone-wrong movies when this sort of stuff was going on? The Nevada Test Site, where the government tested atomic bombs was around 300 miles from Los Angeles. The bomb that was detonated on May 7, 1952 was so bright that it gave Angelenos an early dawn. This photo was taken from the 4th Street bridge at 5:15am – the beacon at the top of LA City Hall was still shining but the pre-dawn sky behind it lit up. Aaaaand cue the giant man-eating ants!
My brothers and I would get on top our house when we knew a blast was scheduled. Impressive.
Yes, William, I would have too!
What a great photo that brings back a multitude of memories. It is shot from the 4th street bridge over the Harbor (110) freeway looking east-north-east. Bunker Hill before redevelopment is in the middle ground in front of City Hall with its beacon lighted no less! I can identify our house, the Castle, on the crest of the hill to the right of City Hall. I remember the atomic blasts. I was once in Boulder City Nevada near Las Vegas when they exploded one and felt the shock wave. As an added bonus you have the Them poster. I went to see it with my friends when it came out, and we were properly terrified.
Gordon – thanks for identifying where this photo was taken. I suspected it was the 4th Street bridge wasn’t sure.