And here’s one more colorful holiday photo of Hollywood Blvd for this year. In this one we’re looking west along Hollywood Blvd toward Highland Ave, December 1953. In among the “snowy” Christmas trees and silver bells, we can see the sign for the Hollywood Hotel that stood on the northwest corner of Hollywood and Highland. And behind it, we can glimpse the hotel’s red-tiled roof. The place would only be around for 3 more years. The photographer was probably standing in front of what is now McDonalds on Hollywood Blvd’s south side.
Here’s roughly the same view in July 2022:
Martin, I love the car colors in this luscious 50s shot. Thanks for your effort in bringing these beauties to us. Have another inspiring year at revealing the history of LA.
I agree with you, William. I thought the colors of the cars were particularly striking in this photo. And I’m glad you enjoy my various posts, musings, discoveries!
Merry Christmas! And many thanks for all that you do here.
Thanks, Bill. I’m glad you’re along for the ride!
As close to Utopia as I can imagine.
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