The Hollywood Bowl has been such a central and prominent part of Los Angeles social and creative scene for so long, it almost feels like it’s been there forever. But of course somebody had to build those seats and stage. For the first couple of years, the Bowl was a natural amphitheater with neither of those things. But in 1925, the decision was made to put in actual seats and an actual stage. This photo was taken when work had just begun and we can see the outline of what would soon become an enduring institution.