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Map showing points of interest reached by the Yellow Cars and Coaches
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Aerial photograph of Hancock Park, Los Angeles, circa 1920s
I don’t know when this aerial shot of Hancock Park was taken, but I’m guessing mid 1920s. Hancock Park is a very ritzy part of Los Angeles—the homes there are breathtaking and classy. It lays south of Paramount studios and … Continue reading
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Gwen Lee in front of the Sphinx Realty Office, 537 N. Fairfax Ave.
Who knew Egyptians made it as far as the West Coast of America? First it was Grauman’s Egyptian Theater, then this fine example of eye-catching Angelean architecture. This was the Sphinx Realty Office at 537 N. Fairfax Ave, which placed … Continue reading
Advertisement for private investigator, Fred Otash
Fred Otash (January 7, 1922 – October 5, 1992) was a Hollywood police officer, private investigator, and author. He worked for Hollywood Research Incorporated, which did business with the tabloid magazine Confidential. He is also known for being hired by … Continue reading
Sightseeing and stars homes map of Los Angeles and Hollywood, 1940s
If this were 1940 and you wanted to take yourself for a drive around Beverly Hills to gawk at all the stars homes (not that you would do that, of course because that would be so gauche, wouldn’t it . … Continue reading
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Tagged Beverly Hills, Brown Derby, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Maps, Stores and Shopping, Sunset Blvd, Wilshire Blvd
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Hollywood Nite Club Photos
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Crossroads of the World, Sunset Blvd, 1940s, color.
You’d hardly think this circa 1940s shot was taken in the middle of bustling Los Angeles—and on Sunset Boulevard, no less. This is the ‘Crossroads of the World’ shopping mall, which opened in October 29th, 1936 at 6671 Sunset Boulevard, … Continue reading
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Tagged Color photo, Los Angeles, Stores and Shopping, Sunset Blvd
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View of orange trees lining the hills near Gower St. and Beachwood Drive, Hollywood, 1880
Would you believe me if I told you that this is what the corner of Gower St and Beachwood Drive in Hollywood looked like in 1880? Nothing but orange groves as far as you can see. Below is a photo … Continue reading
Looking west at Gilmore Field, home of the Hollywood Stars, 1940s.
Here we have an aerial shot of the Gilmore Field (1939 to 1957, home of the Hollywood Stars baseball team) and Gilmore Stadium (1934 to 1952) on what was obviously a clear day because we can see the Pacific on … Continue reading