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Traffic jams Hollywood Blvd outside Pantages Theatre the night of the 30th Academy Awards, March 26, 1958
It wouldn’t have been a great idea to drive west along Hollywood Blvd the night of March 26, 1958. That’s when the stars were pulling up outside the Pantages Theatre for the 30th Academy Awards. That was the year “The … Continue reading
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JJ Newberry five-and-dime store, 6604 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood (undated)
J.J. Newberry was a chain of five-and-dime stores (well, technically and quarters, too, according to the sign above the doors.) The Hollywood store was at 6604 Hollywood Blvd at Whitley Ave, and even though it sold inexpensive items, it didn’t … Continue reading
Los Angeles Pacific Rail Road’s ticket office, Hollywood Blvd and Ivar St, Hollywood, circa early 1900s
We’re looking at the Los Angeles Pacific Rail Road’s ticket office that stood at Hollywood Blvd and Ivar St in Hollywood. My car expert tells me that the vehicle parked out front looks like a circa 1907 Royal Tourist, which … Continue reading
A film crew shoots a movie at Sardi’s Restaurant, 6315 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 1936
I wish I knew what film they were shooting at Sardi’s Restaurant, 6315 Hollywood Blvd that day in 1936. Back then, it was fairly unusual to shoot on location. Studios preferred soundstages, where they could control light and sound and … Continue reading
Looking east along Hollywood Blvd from around Hudson Ave, Hollywood, circa late 1950s
I took this image (i.e. photographed my TV screen) from a documentary I recently watched – “Dean Martin: King of Cool.” It’s from video footage taken from a vehicle driving east along Hollywood Blvd from around Hudson Ave. From the … Continue reading
Looking southwest from Gardner Ave across an orchard near Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 1924
In this 1924 photo, we’re looking southwest from Gardner Ave near Hollywood Blvd. That fairly sizeable orchard (possibly avocados) was can see shows that the ever-onward march of progress had quite yet completely swallowed what had once been the semi-rural … Continue reading
Premiere of “The Gaucho” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, November 4, 1927
This photo was taken on November 4, 1927 when hundreds of people showed up to witness the premiere of Douglas Fairbanks’ new movie, “The Gaucho,” at Grauman’s Chinese. The theater was so new that this was only the second splashy … Continue reading
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Tagged Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood, Hollywood Blvd, Movie Premiere, Movie Stars, Night photo, Theaters
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Color video footage of Christmas on Hollywood Blvd, December, 1939
First of all, let me take a moment to thank all of you who follow me here, and who enjoy and comment on my posts. It’s always nice to know I have kindred spirits out there who enjoy this sort … Continue reading
Looking west along Hollywood Blvd at Highland Ave, Hollywood, December 1953
And here’s one more colorful holiday photo of Hollywood Blvd for this year. In this one we’re looking west along Hollywood Blvd toward Highland Ave, December 1953. In among the “snowy” Christmas trees and silver bells, we can see the … Continue reading
Pacific Electric Red Car running south on Highland Ave at Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood on its final run, December 28, 1952
Here’s some LA history in the making. Admittedly it’s rather sad history, but I’m glad someone thought to take a photo. This is a shot of a Pacific Electric Red Car making its final ride through Hollywood on December 28, … Continue reading
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Tagged Color photo, Hollywood, Hollywood Blvd, Stores and Shopping, Streetcars
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