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The Los Angeles Times building and tower lit up at night, Broadway and First Street, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1912
The (third) Los Angeles Times building on the corner of Broadway and First Street in downtown Los Angeles looked more like a dance hall on a pleasure pier when it was lit up at night. The locals certainly knew where … Continue reading
Broadway between 5th and 6th Streets, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1906
This photo gives us a glimpse at what it was like to walk up Broadway between 5th and 6th Streets in downtown Los Angeles circa 1906. Between the streetcars and the horse-drawn carriages, I’m guessing it would have been quite … Continue reading
Looking north up a crowded Broadway from 7th Street, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1930s
This photo looking north up Broadway from 7th St reminds us how downtown was in heart of L.A. the 1930s. After the war, L.A. experienced a huge population boom, so it was probably inevitable that the ever-sprawling city become decentralized. … Continue reading
Looking south down Broadway from 9th Street, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1904
This photo treats us to an early view of Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. The photographer was facing south from 9th Street as an Oldsmobile came chugging toward him along the streetcar lines. I’ve been told it’s a circa 1904 … Continue reading
Looking east along Third Street across Broadway to the Bradbury Building, downtown Los Angeles, 1894
In a big, bustling city like Los Angeles, precious few places remain much the same as when they were built. That’s especially true of downtown L.A. where buildings are constantly razed and replaced. So it’s nice to come across a … Continue reading
Looking south down Broadway between 5th and 6th Streets at night, downtown Los Angeles, 1956.jpg
Driving down Broadway at night in 1956, when this photo was taken, was a wonderland of bright neon light. In this one view alone we can see: Silverwoods (menswear), Desmond’s (menswear, especially hats), the Palace Theatre, Hotel Lankershim, Bullocks (department … Continue reading
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Looking south down Broadway at 7th Street, downtown Los Angeles, 1942
The Life magazine photographer who took this slice-of-life shot was standing on the streetcar stop at Broadway and 7th Street in downtown Los Angeles. The view is looking south toward the Loew’s State Theatre, MGM’s main movie house, where “Woman … Continue reading
Looking north along Broadway between 3rd and 4th Streets, downtown Los Angeles, 1900
n this photo, we’re looking north up Broadway in downtown Los Angeles, between 3rd and 4th Streets. The tower in the background is part of the old City Hall (no longer there) but the five-story building in the center is … Continue reading
Looking east along 3rd Street from the Crocker mansion, downtown Los Angeles, 1894
In the late 1800s, the most prominent mansion in Los Angeles belonged to Margaret Crocker. It sat at the corner of 3rd and Olive streets. This photo was taken from the veranda looking down 3rd. The building on the left … Continue reading
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Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, downtown Los Angeles while showing vaudeville acts, August 3, 1949
Vaudeville died a long, slow death during the 1930s, especially after the Palace Theatre in New York switched to an all-movie format on November 16, 1932. So I was surprised to come across this 1949 photo of the Orpheum Theatre, … Continue reading