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La Belle Tour apartments, 6200 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, 1929
Back in the days when architectural detail was prized over sleekness, Los Angeles really knew how to build a gorgeous apartment block. This is the La Belle Tour Apartments at 6200 Franklin Ave shortly after it opened in 1929. It’s … Continue reading
Angelenos romping in a rare Los Angeles snowfall, 1932
This is indeed a rare sight: Angelenos romping in a Los Angeles snowfall, 1932. It looks like it was significant enough to fuel a snow fight. The sight of palm trees and snow isn’t one us locals often see—no wonder … Continue reading
Children walking along Western Avenue south of Sunset, Los Angeles, circa 1906
These children moseying along Western Avenue south of Sunset Blvd (circa 1906) don’t know how good they had it. I wouldn’t recommend doing that today! The same stretch of Western Avenue in May 2016:
Baggage handlers at the Santa Fe Railroad’s La Grande Station, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1937
Here’s a photo of a bygone era: the days of transcontinental train travel. This photo of baggage handlers at the Santa Fe Railroad’s La Grande Station is circa 1937. The station, built in 1893, was truly a unique architectural gem, … Continue reading
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Griffith Observatory at night, Griffith Park, Los Angeles
Evidently, the people behind the building of the Griffith Observatory knew a thing or two about designing an iconic building and knowing where to place it and how to light it at night. This shot could have been taken any … Continue reading
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Looking east on Wilshire Blvd across Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, 1947
In this photo, we’re looking east on Wilshire Blvd from Normandie Ave in 1947. We can see that back in the 40s, there were still homes on Wilshire Blvd. They’re no longer there, of course, as is much of what … Continue reading
Opening of Warner Bros’ Western Theater – aka Wiltern Theatre – October 7, 1931
I’ve posted a lot of movie premieres over the last few years, but this is one of my favorites. This isn’t just the Oct. 7, 1931 premiere of “Alexander Hamilton,” but also the opening of a new theater: the Warner … Continue reading
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Coca Cola Bottling Plant Building, 1334 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, circa late 1930s
When Coca-Cola decided to build a bottling plant at 1334 South Central Ave, Los Angeles in 1939, Architect, Robert V. Derrah (who also he designed the Crossroads of the World mall on Sunset) went with a then-popular Streamline Moderne style … Continue reading
Looking north up Western Ave from Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, circa 1920
In the third of my trio of photos showing us the intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Western Ave, this is—actually, I’m not completely sure what it is. A colorized photograph or postcard? Whatever it is, it shows us Wilshire and … Continue reading