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Looking south down Vine Street, Hollywood, the night of the Cinerama Dome opening, November 2, 1963
This photo is as Hollywood as you can possibly get. It was taken at the top end of Vine Street looking south past the Capitol Records building on the night of November 2, 1963. That was the night of the … Continue reading
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Aerial shot of Ciro’s nightclub on a deserted Sunset Strip at night, West Hollywood, July 19, 1957
In this aerial shot of the 8400 block of the Sunset Strip, the building in the center isn’t of any great consequence. It’s the building behind it that was one of the most famous nightclubs in Los Angeles: Ciro’s, at … Continue reading
Looking north from 3rd Street toward Vermont Ave and the neon signs for the Belmont Theater and the Rainbow Gardens ballroom, Los Angeles, 1931
In this nighttime panoramic shot, we’re Looking north from 3rd Street toward Vermont Ave. The two main hotspots along Vermont was the Fox Belmont Theatre (opened 1926) and the huge Rainbow Gardens ballroom. The Rainbow Gardens opened in 1925 as … Continue reading
Crowds gather to witness the debut of the KFWB flashcast on the Taft building at Hollywood and Vine on August 6, 1946
For a while, the Taft building on the southeast corner of Hollywood and Vine had an electric news scroll that broadcast headlines. It was installed by local radio station KFWB and you can see it in late 40s and early … Continue reading
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La Reina Theater, 14626 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, California, circa late 1930s
In this photo, we’re treated to the La Reina Theater at 14626 Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks lit up at night. The double bill was “Trade Winds” a United Artists picture starring Fredric March and Joan Bennett, and “Thanks for … Continue reading
Richfield Building lit up at night, 555 South Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles
The Richfield Building at 555 South Flower St, downtown LA was a feast of architectural wonder for the eyes during the day, and different sort of feast by night. I thought this was a particularly gorgeous shot framed with foliage … Continue reading
Looking west from Los Angeles City Hall toward Bunker Hill during war time dim out, downtown Los Angeles, 1943
This rather stunning nighttime view was taken during WWII dim outs in 1943. That building in the foreground was the Hall of Records, which gathered together most LA county offices under one roof and lasted until 1973. (The land on … Continue reading
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The Lindbergh Beacon shines from the top of Los Angeles City Hall, New Year’s Day, 1953
In this wonderfully evocative film-noir-ish shot, we can see the light atop Los Angeles City Hall—known as the Lindbergh Beacon—beaming across downtown L.A. The office lights in the tower have been organized to spell out 53, which is the year … Continue reading
View of the Hollywood Bowl during a night performance, undated
Like yesterday’s photo of the Hollywood Hotel, this photo of the Hollywood Bowl is undated, and like yesterday’s photo, there is a timeless quality to it. In the background, we can see the Hollywood Freeway snaking through the Cahuenga Pass. … Continue reading
Premiere of “Spartacus” at the Pantages Theatre, Hollywood Blvd, October 19, 1960
The premiere of “Spartacus” at the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard on October 19, 1960, was a big night for Hollywood. Not just because the movie went on to earn $60 million on a $12 million budget and four Academy … Continue reading
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