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Dramatic black-and-white photo taken by Ted VanCleave from behind the Hollywood sign, 2015

My focus has always been vintage photos of Los Angeles, usually up to the late 1950s, sometimes into the 60s and 70s if the subject is interesting or the image is extraordinary. But yesterday I came across one of the … Continue reading

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Curious Angelenos explore the Mulholland Dam and Hollywood Reservoir on opening day, Los Angeles, March 17, 1925

In this photo, we catching a glimpse of around 40 Angelenos checking out the Mulholland Dam and Hollywood Reservoir on the day it open, March 17, 1925. These days, the reservoir is more often referred to as Lake Hollywood and … Continue reading

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