Here we have an early example of the sort of double-decker motor coaches that were put into service to transport people between Los Angeles and Venice. Back in 1914, when this photo was taken, there was a lot of open, empty land between the two. What worries me is that the top deck of this bus appears to be very full. The whole thing looks dangerously top-heavy, if you ask me. Even more so if that road they’re driving along isn’t sealed, which back then it probably wasn’t. Even Sunset Blvd wasn’t fully paved until the early 1930s.
Todd V. says: “My daughter Kristina, past President of the Venice Heritage Museum, points out that the truck is passing Villa City – on road seen on the right side of this postcard.’
Very cool picture Martin. I love the looks of that old bus. I’ll bet they could have used sear belts riding on that bumpy road.
They could have used them, but it would’ve been “every passenger for himself!”
I agree! Looks very tippy and dangerous to me. But look at that charming neighborhood. So many trees! And great street lights!