Tag Archives: Downtown Los Angeles
Looking southeast along Fifth St toward the Biltmore Theatre and Hotel on the corner of Olive St, downtown Los Angeles, circa mid-1920s
Following on from yesterday’s 1964 photo of the demolition of the Biltmore Theatre, I’ve been sent this photo taken from much the same angle, but much earlier. From the get-go, the Biltmore was one of the premiere theaters in Los … Continue reading
Looking southeast along Fifth St toward the demolition of the Biltmore Theatre on the corner of Olive St, downtown Los Angeles, 1964
Attached to the Biltmore Hotel at the intersection of Fifth and Olive Sts in downtown Los Angeles, Biltmore Theatre was a popular venue for live shows from 1924 to 1964. But the opening of the Music Center a few blocks … Continue reading
Looking north up the 600 block of S. Broadway, including Schaber’s Cafeteria, Desmond’s, and See’s Candies, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1928
In this circa 1928 photo, we’re looking north up the 600 block of S. Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. We can see signs for Desmond’s (men’s clothing), Schaber’s Cafeteria, and See’s Candies. Look at the detailing on all that decoration … Continue reading
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Washington Gardens Chutes Amusement Park, with Chutes Water Slide Chutes Theater, corner of Washington Blvd and Main St, south of downtown Los Angeles, circa early 1900s
When I first saw this circa early 1900s photo of the Washington Gardens Chutes Amusement Park, with a rollercoaster, Chutes Water Slide, and Chutes Theater, I assumed it was at the beach. Probably Santa Monica or Venice. So imagine my … Continue reading
A close up of the marquee of the RKO Hillstreet Theatre at 801 S. Hill St, downtown Los Angeles prior to demolition in 1965
In 1922, RKO opened their Hillstreet Theater at 801 S. Hill St on the southwest corner of 8th St. It operated as both a movie theater and a vaudeville house and lasted until the summer of 1965. Normally, I’d be … Continue reading
A view of the gardens beside Santa Fe Railway’s La Grande station at Santa Fe Ave and 2nd St, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1890s
Most photos I’ve seen of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway’s La Grande station at Santa Fe Ave and 2nd St, in downtown LA were taken, understandably, facing the front entrance. So it’s nice to see a different angle. … Continue reading
Decorations for the Los Angeles Olympic Games adorn the northeast corner of 7th and S. Hill Sts, downtown Los Angeles, 1932
With the Paris Olympic Games currently running, I thought this was an appropriate time to post this shot of the intersection of 7th and S. Hill Sts, in downtown LA. This shot of the northeast corner was taken in 1932, … Continue reading
Color photo looking south down 7th St from Flower St, downtown Los Angeles, June 10, 1957
It takes some imagination to picture a building like this existing in downtown Los Angeles, but thankfully we have this Kodachrome photo taken on June 10, 1957 to remind us what the heart of LA looked like once upon a … Continue reading
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Loew’s State Theatre building at Broadway and 7th Street, downtown Los Angeles, 1922
Loew’s, the parent company of MGM, opened the Loew’s State Theatre on one of the most prime (i.e. most highly trafficked) intersections in America: where Broadway meets 7th Street in downtown Los Angeles. It opened in 1921, and this photo … Continue reading
Angels Flight funicular railway at the corner of Hill and 3rd Sts, downtown Los Angeles, on opening day, December 31, 1901
About a week ago, I posted a vibrantly color photo of Angels Flight funicular railway at the corner of Hill and 3rd Sts in downtown LA. This is that same railway, but it (and its surrounds) look quite different. That … Continue reading