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The first Christmas tree is set up on the stage of the Hollywood Bowl, 1921
This rather forlorn Christmas tree is actually quite historical. It was set up on the stage of the Hollywood Bowl before the Bowl even had a shell. Although the Bowl officially opened on July 11, 1922, a number of performances … Continue reading
The Hollywood Bowl’s first shell shortly after its completion in 1926 as seen from the back rows
Over the years since it opened in 1920, the Hollywood Bowl has had several different stages and shells (including the first one, which had no shell at all.) The one we’re seeing in this 1926 photo was designed by architect, … Continue reading
Aerial color shot of the Hollywood Bowl with its reflecting pool, circa mid-1950s
In this aerial color shot, we’re gazing down on the Hollywood Bowl that still had its 100,000-gallon reflecting pool. It was installed as part of a host of upgrades in 1953 and remained until 1972. It really stands out at … Continue reading
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Color view from the Hollywood Bowl looking east across Hollywood, circa 1940s
I’m not 100% sure, but I suspect/assume this photo was taken on some high perch somewhere at the Hollywood Bowl (or perhaps zooming in from the Jerome C. Daniel Overlook northwest of the Bowl?) We can see George Stanley’s 15-foot … Continue reading
Color photo looking north up the Hollywood Freeway through the Cahuenga Pass from the Pilgrimage Bridge, Los Angeles, 1952
If only the Hollywood Freeway was still like it was when this photo was taken in 1952. We’re looking north through the Cahuenga Pass (on the left are parts of the freeway is still under construction) when there were still … Continue reading
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An Easter service takes place at the Hollywood Bowl, circa early to mid 1920s
Here we see a shot of an Easter service taking place at the Hollywood Bowl. There was no date on this photo, however the very first Easter service was held in 1921, and the first shell wasn’t built until 1926, … Continue reading
Color photo of Louis Armstrong in rehearsal at the Hollywood Bowl, 1954
The people in the front seating of the Hollywood Bowl were in for a treat on this day in 1954. On stage is Louis Armstrong rehearsing for a live telecast of “The Colgate Comedy Hour” on NBC. He performed an … Continue reading
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Looking east along First Street toward the Los Angeles Times building, downtown Los Angeles, circa early 1940s
It’s hard to know what day of the week this view looking east along First St toward the LA Times building in downtown LA was taken, but in the early 1940s, it was probably often this sedate and not that … Continue reading
Aerial photo of the Hollywood Bowl with the Franciscan Motel in the background, 1949
Photos of the Hollywood Bowl tend to draw the eye of the Bowl itself because…well…because it IS the Hollywood Bowl, after all. But this aerial photo from 1949 shows us that there was quite a large motel behind it. It … Continue reading
The orchestra rehearses under shade cloth draped over the Hollywood Bowl (undated)
With most performances at the Hollywood Bowl being at night, I’ve never given much thought to how hot it might be up on the stage during the day when the orchestra needs to rehearse. Sitting in the hot LA sun … Continue reading