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Griffith Observatory as seen from Los Feliz, Los Angeles, 1936
What a wonderful vista of the Griffith Observatory as seen from the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. This was taken in 1936, so there’s no smog to obscure the view, and no freeways bisecting that huge thicket of trees … Continue reading
The Gates of Babylon set from D.W. Griffith’s “Intolerance” at Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards, Los Feliz, 1916
My thanks to the good folks at Esotouric for uncovering this little gem: a rare 1916 view of the Gates of Babylon set from D.W. Griffith’s “Intolerance” – one of the great epics of silent-era cinema. The enormous set was … Continue reading
Brown Derby Restaurant, Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, circa 1947
Two of my favorite types of vintage Los Angeles photos are of a Brown Derby restaurant and of a terrific use of neon light. So finding this one makes my heart go pitty-pat. This is the Brown Derby restaurant we … Continue reading
William Fox Studio, 1845 Allesandro St, Los Angeles
Long before there was Twentieth Century-Fox, there was the William Fox Studios at 1845 Allesandro St in what was then called Edendale, which now takes in Echo Park, Los Feliz and Silver Lake. Edendale was where many of the early … Continue reading
The original Disney Studio (1926-1940) at 2710-2729 Hyperion Ave, Los Feliz, 1931
These days we’ve become used to the Disney Studios as being a multi-tentacled behemoth sprawling across the globe, but like most behemoths, its origins were really quite modest. This is the original Disney Studio at 2710 – 2729 Hyperion Ave … Continue reading
Aerial view of Griffith Observatory and vicinity, 1936
One of Los Angeles’ most visibly prominent and enduring (meaning: it didn’t get torn down to build condos, and rarely gets blown up in disaster movies) is the Griffith Observatory. This shot was taken in 1936, so the observatory was … Continue reading
The original Walt Disney Studios at 2719 Hyperion Ave, Los Feliz
There are many buildings from Hollywood’s golden era that I wish were still around, but this is one that I really wish could have been saved. This is the original Walt Disney Studios at 2719 Hyperion Ave in the Los … Continue reading
Tam O’ Shanter Inn restaurant, 2980 Los Felix Blvd, Los Angeles
This whimsical example of “Storybook Style” architecture is a restaurant called the Tam O’Shanter Inn. It opened in June 1922 by the founders of Van de Kamp’s Dutch Bakeries and is still around today, making it Los Angeles’ oldest restaurant … Continue reading
Griffith Observatory atop Mount Hollywood, circa late 1930s
I was driving home last night from Los Feliz. It was a clear, crisp night and the Griffith Observatory was shining like the beacon it is atop Mount Hollywood, and I got to thinking how much poorer the Los Angeles … Continue reading
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