Looking east along 3rd Street from the Crocker mansion, downtown Los Angeles, 1894

Looking east along at 3rd Street from the Crocker mansion, downtown Los Angeles, 1894In the late 1800s, the most prominent mansion in Los Angeles belonged to Margaret Crocker. It sat at the corner of 3rd and Olive streets. This photo was taken from the veranda looking down 3rd. The building on the left with the tower is the old City Hall on Broadway between 2nd and 3rd. The building on the right is the Bradbury at 3rd and Broadway which, somewhat miraculously, survives to this day. It’s probably the only thing in this photo that does.

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8 responses to “Looking east along 3rd Street from the Crocker mansion, downtown Los Angeles, 1894”

  1. Andy says:

    What is the large building in the far distance to the east?

  2. Gordon Pattison says:

    One more thing survives: The tower of St. Vibiana’s cathedral is visible behind the right of the edge of the City Hall. It is located on Main Street near 2nd Street.

  3. Gordon Pattison says:

    The imposing building on the horizon is or was the Los Angeles Orhphan’s Asylum located in Boyle Heights. It opened in 1891 and was torn down in 1957. Here is information about it: https://boyleheightshistoryblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/los-angeles-orphans-asylum.html

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