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Two enormous residences on Figueroa St near 5th Street, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1905
This photo gives us an idea of the sort of mansions that used to fill the streets of downtown Los Angeles around the turn of the century (This photo is circa 1905.) Narrowing down their location is a bit tricky. … Continue reading
Looking down the Angels Flight funicular railway from the top of Bunker Hill to 3rd St, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1960s
These days, the Angels Flight funicular railway shuttles riders between Olive St at the top and the station at the bottom situated between 3rd and 4th St in downtown LA. But when this photo was taken, Angels Flight was in … Continue reading
Los Angeles Railway “M” streetcar at the corner of Broadway and 7th Street alongside a very crowded sidewalk, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1920s
I’ve read in a number of places that the intersection of Broadway and 7th Street in downtown Los Angeles was the city’s busiest intersection. I have not, however, been able to understand why that was. But when you see photos … Continue reading
Looking west along Wilshire Blvd from around Figueroa St, Los Angeles, circa 1946
As an Angeleno who often finds himself stuck in traffic, I take a measure of satisfaction knowing that my fellow Angelenos from yesteryear had to deal with much the same thing. These poor drivers were stuck in a traffic jam … Continue reading
Looking out across downtown Los Angeles at the Hall of Justice, Old County Courthouse, Hall of Records, and “new” City Hall, circa late 1920s
This image gives us an idea of what the view across the northern end of downtown LA looked like in the late 1920s. From left to right, we’ve got the Hall of Justice, Old County Courthouse (the corner of Temple … Continue reading
A new electric streetcar passes an old cable streetcar at the corner of Spring and 1st Streets, downtown Los Angeles, 1896
One name for this 1896 photo could be “Out with the Old, In with the New.” A new electric streetcar is passing an old cable streetcar at the corner of Spring and 1st Streets in downtown LA, looking south. And … Continue reading
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Tagged 1800s, Downtown Los Angeles, Horses, Stores and Shopping, Streetcars
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Pacific Electric streetcar branded “FLY FOR NAVY” during WWII to encourage eligible Angelenos to sign up to the US Navy, Los Angeles, circa early 1940s
As far as I know, this was the only Pacific Electric red car that participated in the war effort during World War II. Car #5000 was rebranded “FLY FOR NAVY” to encourage eligible Angelenos (with high school diplomas) to sign … Continue reading
Aerial view of an almost-completed Los Angeles City Hall, downtown Los Angeles, 1927
Click on the image to see a much larger, zoomable image. In this rather breathtaking aerial photograph, we’re treated to a view of Los Angeles City Hall. It opened on April 26, 1928 and this photo was taken (probably late) … Continue reading
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Court Flight funicular running between Broadway and Hill St, downtown Los Angeles
While Angels Flight is LA’s most famous funicular, it wasn’t its only one. Court Flight began operating on September 24, 1905 on a hillside between Broadway and Hill St, between Temple and First. It was even more needed than Angels … Continue reading
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Tagged Angels Flight, Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles, Trains and Railways
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