I do love these shots of the open front markets that used to be ubiquitous around Los Angeles. The Sunset-Vista Market was at 7415 Sunset Blvd and N. Vista St, which puts it halfway between Crescent Heights and Highland. This shot is circa mid 1930s, when they were really pushing Ben-Hur coffee, a very popular brand at the time. I like their motto: “Save As You Buy” but I especially love that intricate grill work repeated along the entire length of the building. It’s an admirable effort for something that most people won’t even see.

The building is still there, but it is now a Guitar Center store. This is roughly how that view looked in May 2024.