In this wonderfully evocative film-noir-ish shot, we can see the light atop Los Angeles City Hall—known as the Lindbergh Beacon—beaming across downtown L.A. The office lights in the tower have been organized to spell out 53, which is the year this photo was taken. It must have been a special occasion because the beacon shone every night until just after Pearl Harbor. This photo was taken just after midnight on December 31st as 1952 ticked over into 1953.
The Lindbergh Beacon shines from the top of Los Angeles City Hall, New Year’s Day, 1953
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I think this was probably Jan. 1, 1953. I remember seeing LA City Hall with the year spelled out in lights on New Year’s Eve/Day several times back in those days years ago.
Thanks Gordon. Somebody else messaged me to set the record straight so I’ve edit this post accordingly.