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Looking down the Angels Flight track to Hill Street in its original location, downtown Los Angeles, circa late 1960s
In this rather dramatic photo, we’re looking down the tracks of the Angels Flight funicular when it was still in its original location at Hill and Third Streets in downtown Los Angeles. It had been there since opening in 1901 … Continue reading
The intersection of Hill and Third Streets, downtown Los Angeles, 1900
When this photo of the intersection of Hill and Third Streets in downtown Los Angeles was taken in 1900, the Third Street tunnel was nearing completion. This project was a big deal because it gave Angeleno motorists a direct route … Continue reading
Angels Flight funicular and Third Street Tunnel, downtown Los Angeles, 1935
These days the Angels Flight funicular is more of a tourist attraction and novelty ride (and occasional film set.) But back when it opened in 1901 at Hill and Third Streets, Bunker Hill was much steeper and presented more of … Continue reading
Color photo of Angels Flight railway, Hill Street, downtown Los Angeles, 1950
For as long as I’ve lived in Los Angeles, the Angels Flight funicular railway on Hill Street in downtown Los Angeles has been sitting out there on its own. So it’s odd to see it hemmed in like this with … Continue reading
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Angels Flight funicular at the Third Street tunnel with an observation tower, downtown Los Angeles, 1907
I’ve seen lots of photos of the famous Angels Flight funicular at Hill and Third streets, downtown Los Angeles, but I don’t recall seeing one before with an observation tower. This photo was taken in 1907, which means there wouldn’t … Continue reading
Angels Flight funicular, Hill Street, downtown Los Angeles, circa mid 1950s
As an Angeleno who didn’t arrive in Los Angeles until the mid-90s, I’ve only ever known the Angel’s Flight funicular in Hill Street in downtown LA as standing all by itself like a lost child. So it always comes as … Continue reading
Angels Flight funicular and Elk Building, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1910s
This color postcard of the Angels Flight funicular was most likely taken in the 1910s and shows us how much of what we think of as downtown Los Angeles (which was probably just “Los Angeles” to the locals) was dotted … Continue reading
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Early view of the 3rd Street Tunnel and Angels Flight, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1910
In this shot, we go way, way back to a turn-of-the-century downtown Los Angeles that none of us would recognize. Back then, Bunker Hill really was a hill. Here we see the 3rd Street Tunnel and Angels Flight railway — … Continue reading