It’s amazing to me that Angelenos could drive through their neighborhood and pass forest of oil wells, and yet for years the sight I this image was routine for many people. This particular photo was taken on Curtis Street, only a small portion of which exists because of the 110 Freeway at one end and Dodger Stadium at the other. Those oil wells are long gone, which probably isn’t a bad thing seeing as how the smell and noise probably wasn’t great. (Then again, neither is the110.) But here’s what I want to know: Who left that square bag sitting on the curb?
JE Vezzusi on Twitter says: “That bag is a still camera setup with a timer! Yes, they had that capability in the day. Quite possibly shooting time lapse photography.”
Does anyone know what kind of car is in this photo? I’d like to identify it to narrow down the date on the photo.
** UPDATE** The car is a circa 1916 Dodge, so it’s quite possible this photo is from the late 1910s.
This is what Curtis St looked like in April 2019.
I have no comment, but I want to subscribe to see if you get an answer to the car question. I wanna know, too!
Thanks, Paula. I hope someone replies!
I don’t know either, but we had a 1931 Ford Model A when I was a kid. Judging by the windshield to hood design, this looks to be a much earlier vehicle, like maybe 1915-1920. Plus it has what is referred to as a ‘middle’ or ‘center-door’on those models. (Basically a four door sedan.) Hope someone comes up with the answer!
Dodger Stadium.