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Atomic bomb test 200 miles east Mercury Nevada lights up the predawn sky in downtown Los Angeles, circa 1957
This shot is circa 1957 and shows the effect an atomic bomb test in the predawn light of downtown L.A. By the way it’s lighting up the sky, you’d think the bomb was being detonated on the outskirts of L.A. … Continue reading
Four Star Theater at 5112 Wilshire Blvd for the 1941 premiere of “That Hamilton Woman”
Looks like Alexander Korda and United Artists rented the biggest spotlight they could find and shone it directly on the Four Star Theater at 5112 Wilshire Blvd for the 1941 premiere of “That Hamilton Woman” starring Vivien Leigh and Laurence … Continue reading
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Opening night of Pantages Theatre Hollywood Blvd, June 4, 1930
This shot shows us the opening night of the Pantages Theatre on June 4, 1930. The opening program was hosted by Al Jolson, and featured MGM’s “The Floradora Girl” starring Marion Davies; a Metronome News (MGM’s newsreel), a Walt Disney … Continue reading
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Night shot of Schwab’s Pharmacy at 8024 Sunset Blvd
When the Schwab brothers opened their pharmacy at the Sunset Blvd and Crescent Heights corner in 1935, I wonder if they knew how long its fame would extend, how we’re still fascinated with it, and how many of us wish … Continue reading
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Palomar Ballroom at night, Los Angeles, circa late 1930s.
I love atmospheric night-time photos like these, where the neon light glows like a beacon summoning us to come dine and dance the night away in a time when none of us just stayed home and watched TV. This is … Continue reading
Capitol Records Building at night, looking south from Yucca and Vine, Hollywood, 1958
The Capitol Records Building at night, looking south from Yucca and Vine, Hollywood in the 1950s. I still find this building striking, so I can only imagine how remarkable it must have looked back when it opened in 1956.
Florentine Gardens nightclub, 5951 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood
The Florentine Gardens nightclub opened at 5951 Hollywood Boulevard on December 28th 1938. It must have been an impressive place: it could hold 500 people, as much as Earl Carroll’s. It was a popular club featuring Italian food and an … Continue reading
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The neon lights of the Loyola Theater marquee and facade, Los Angeles, 1972.
Even though this photo was taken in 1972, which is way outside my usual focus (1920s to 1950s), the Loyola Theater was built in 1946 so I’m grandfathering it in—also because it’s pretty stunning looking. And also because it’s still … Continue reading
Wise Department Store, Long Beach, 1932.
Here in Los Angeles, we understand that lighting is everything. We also know that it doesn’t just apply to luminous faces projected up onto the screen, but for buildings as well. This is the Wise department store in Long Beach … Continue reading
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Westwood Clock Tower circa late 1920s/early 1930s
This is the beautiful Westwood Clock Tower located at the corner of Weyburn Avenue and Westwood Blvd in Westwood, near UCLA. Nowadays, of course, this area is a lot more congested and packed in, but look at how wide open … Continue reading