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Aerial photo looking southeast across the Brunton Studios (later Paramount), Los Angeles, 1918
This rather stunning aerial photograph was taken looking southeast across the Brunton studios in 1918. Brunton, which later evolved into Paramount Studios, is the line of buildings in the center-left. Melrose Ave is running diagonally across the middle, which means … Continue reading
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Aerial shot of Lot Two of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie studios, Culver City, Los Angeles, 1949
In its heyday, the MGM studio lot in Culver City covered more than the triangular site that grew out of the old Triangle Film Corporation facilities. Across Overland Ave, MGM’s vast backlot sprawled across what was known as Lot Two. … Continue reading
Looking north over the wing of a plane showing the intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles. circa 1922
It’s not often we glimpse the aircraft from which aerial photos of Los Angeles are taken, but seeing the tip of a wing in this one makes it all the more dramatic. The intersection at the center of this photo … Continue reading
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Aerial photograph showing the demolition of the NBC radio and television studios on the northeast corner of Sunset Blvd and Vine St, Hollywood, 1964
I found this photo so sad I almost didn’t post it. But for good or bad, it’s all a part of Los Angeles history. What we’re looking at is the demolition of the NBC radio and television studios on the … Continue reading
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie studio Lot One showing the back lot, Culver City, Los Angeles, 1932
In this glorious aerial shot, we’re treated to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio’s Lot One showing the back lot where all that movie magic was shot. European castles, wild west streets, Anytown USA store fronts, and pirate ships, it was all there … Continue reading
Aerial photo of the Hollywood and Vine intersection, Hollywood, 1931
Most photos of the famed intersection of Hollywood and Vine are taken at the street level. This aerial shot from 1931 shows us a bird’s eye view. We can see the Equitable, Taft and Broadway buildings in the lower right … Continue reading
Aerial photograph of Los Angeles taken from a balloon in 1887
At first glance, this photo might not seem too interesting . . . until you learn it’s a shot of Los Angeles taken in 1887 from a hot-air balloon, and therefore quite probably the first overhead shot ever taken of … Continue reading
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Aerial view of the Goldwyn Studios (later MGM) in Culver City, California, 1918
This aerial shot of the Goldwyn Studios was taken in 1918, the year that Sam Goldwyn bought Triangle Studios on Washington Blvd in Culver City. We can see that it was a significant studio with many filming stages and lots … Continue reading
Aerial shot of Hollywoodland, Los Angeles, 1928
This breathtaking aerial shot of Hollywoodland was taken in 1928, which was five years after the construction of the Hollywoodland sign let Angelenos know that the development was open for business. At the time, not too many locals were thrilled … Continue reading
Aerial shot of Ciro’s nightclub on a deserted Sunset Strip at night, West Hollywood, July 19, 1957
In this aerial shot of the 8400 block of the Sunset Strip, the building in the center isn’t of any great consequence. It’s the building behind it that was one of the most famous nightclubs in Los Angeles: Ciro’s, at … Continue reading