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Aerial view of the Hollywood Bowl and vicinity, 1954
In this aerial shot taken in 1954, we can see the Hollywood Bowl nestled into the natural amphitheater formerly known as the Daisy Dell. The Hollywood Freeway running past it hadn’t been open for very long, which probably explains why … Continue reading
“Bright Spots of Hollywood” matchbook/map, circa 1940s
Lucky visitors to Hollywood in the 1940s had this handy-dandy map/matchbook showing them where all the “Bright Spots of Hollywood” were. On the other hand, maybe they weren’t so lucky—this map is far from geographically accurate and probably was responsible … Continue reading
Aerial shot of the Hollywood Bowl, 11 November 1956
This aerial shot of the Hollywood Bowl was taken 11 November 1956. Of all the times I’ve been to the Bowl—which is a lot because they leave it open for people (tourists) to wander in and take a look, which … Continue reading
Hollywood Bowl concert, 1944
I love the arc of light coming from the Hollywood Bowl during this 1944 concert. The area immediately in front of the stage is different now. That’s where the fancy-pants box seats are, but I do like that tall white … Continue reading
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Model of Hollywood Bowl entrance, circa 1935 for the WPA’s Federal Arts Project
According to the notation on this photo, this is the entrance of the Hollywood Bowl, circa 1935. But on looking closer, I think perhaps this is the model of the entrance. Also according to the notation, it was an undertaking … Continue reading
Hollywood Boulevard in the late 1920s, with the diamond pattern on the sidewalk.
Hollywood Boulevard in the late 1920s. Note the diamond pattern on the sidewalk. A precursor for the Hollywood Walk of Fame? They were probably made of terrazzo and were outside the Outpost Building opposite the Egyptian Theater. In fact, you … Continue reading
Hollywood Bowl rehearsal blind, 1950
Who knew the Hollywood Bowl ever had handy-dandy rehearsal sun blind? I don’t know if they still have it (it does seem a sensible idea, doesn’t it?) but they had it in 1950.
Early night photograph of the Hollywood Bowl
Early night photograph of the Hollywood Bowl.
Water fountains at the Hollywood Bowl, 1959
Looks like some time in 1959, the Hollywood Bowl put on a dancing water fountain show.
The entrance to the Hollywood Bowl, early 1940s
The sculptures at the entrance to the Hollywood Bowl was designed by sculptor George Stanley who also made the original Oscar statuette (based on a design by MGM art director Cedric Gibbons.) I’ve always felt that part of the Hollywood … Continue reading