In this photo we’re looking at the north side of Wilshire Blvd at the corner of Westmoreland Ave in 1928. It gives us a glimpse of what Wilshire looked like back then: large, graceful homes on spacious lots. At the time this shot was taken, more similar homes would have stood behind the photographer. But not for long. The Bullocks Wilshire department store would soon begin construction. Its opening in September 1929 recognized that large stores could thrive outside of downtown Los Angeles. These days Wilshire Blvd is a long commercial strip that goes for miles and miles.

Roughly the same view in December 2017. I know which view I prefer!