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Inside the Los Angeles Theatre, 615 South Broadway, downtown Los Angeles, 1931, the year it opened
When you go to the movies these days, you buy a ticket, maybe get some popcorn, and then you go find a seat. But back in 1931, when the Los Angeles Theatre opened at 615 S. Broadway, downtown L.A., a … Continue reading
Looking north up Broadway toward 3rd Street and the Bradbury building, downtown Los Angeles, 1900
In this photo we get to see what Broadway looked like in 1900. The photographer was facing north toward 3rd Street. On the right is the Bradbury building, which was built in 1893. It’s still around, which is a godsend … Continue reading
A packed and busy Broadway, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1920s
With some photos, you can almost hear the hubbub of the hurly-burly going on in the frame. This circa 1920s shot shows us a packed and busy Broadway with cars and pedestrians and streetcars all contributing to cacophony of klaxons … Continue reading
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A 15-foot portrait of Harold Lloyd hangs outside Sid Grauman’s Million Dollar Theater, 307 S. Broadway in downtown Los Angeles, July 1920
In this photo from July 1920, we can see a 15-foot portrait of Harold Lloyd hanging outside Sid Grauman’s Million Dollar Theater, 307 S. Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. What’s interesting is that Lloyd’s movie, “High and Dizzy” was the … Continue reading
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The Metropolitan Building on the northwest corner of Fifth Street and Broadway, downtown Los Angeles, circa late 1950s
Being on the northwest corner of Fifth Street and Broadway, the Metropolitan Building had a primo position two blocks from the Biltmore Hotel and Pershing Square. So I’m guessing that Owl Drug Co store was a busy place all day, … Continue reading
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Crowds gather to celebrate the end of World War II on VJ Day at Broadway and 7th Street, downtown Los Angeles, August 15, 1945
What a crazy, loopy, wondrous day it must have been when this photo was taken. News that Japan had surrendered, putting a celebratory end to the second world war. Angelenos took to the streets and it looks like a ton … Continue reading
Electric sign for “The Mission Play” atop the Eldon Hotel, 550 South Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles, 1915
“The Mission Play” was a was a three-hour pageant portraying the history of the California missions and was performed at the San Gabriel Mission, starting in 1912. This photo shows a bright electric sign atop the modest Eldon Hotel at … Continue reading
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A nighttime photograph of Broadway, Los Angeles in 1946 during a transit strike
This photo looking north along Broadway was taken in 1946, when Los Angeles was paralyzed by a transit strike. These days, a strike like that would inconvenience quite a few people, but it wouldn’t cripple a city like it would … Continue reading
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The first Los Angeles Times Building at Broadway and First Street, downtown Los Angeles, 1886
This is one of the earliest photos I’ve ever posted. It shows us the Los Angeles Times building at Broadway and First Street, downtown Los Angeles before it gained its iconic tower, and before the whole thing got destroyed by … Continue reading
A new cable line on Broadway, downtown Los Angeles, June 1889
The Angelenos on this streetcar might have been among the first ride that line heading for Downey Ave, southeast of downtown Los Angeles. This photo was taken in June of 1889, when it was still quite new. How different downtown … Continue reading