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Pershing Square with lawn and fountains, circa mid to late 1950s
Pershing Square in the heart of downtown Los Angeles has had numerous names and incarnations since it was established in 1870. I don’t know when this photo was taken but I suspect it was mid to late 1950s after the … Continue reading
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Pershing Square in 1930, looking northwest toward the Pacific Mutual Building and the Biltmore Hotel
Here we have Pershing Square in downtown L.A. in 1930, back when Pershing Square was more like a park with trees and plants and a fountain. There are plans afoot to revamp it—let’s hope the winning design will restore it … Continue reading
Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, circa 1920
Back in the first half of the 20th century, Pershing Square in downtown L.A., was a beautiful green oasis with lawns and trees and fountains and monuments. That all changed when they decided to put in a multi-level parking garage … Continue reading
Newly-opened Biltmore Hotel overlooking Pershing Square, circa mid-1920s.
I love this great aerial shot of the newly-opened Biltmore Hotel overlooking Pershing Square back when Pershing Square was still a leafy, quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of downtown Los Angeles. This photo was taken in mid 1920s. … Continue reading
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Pershing Square, downtown Los Angeles, probably mid-to-late 1950s
Back when downtown Los Angeles was considered the central heart of L.A., Pershing Square was considered the heart of downtown. For most of that time, Pershing Square was a lush park, filled with trees and shrubs and paths and fountains. … Continue reading
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Pershing Square in the center of downtown Los Angeles, 1935
A delightful shot showing how lush and inviting Pershing Square in the center of downtown Los Angeles back in the 1930s. This shot was taken in 1935. In the early 1950s, a multi-level parking structure was built underneath Pershing Square. … Continue reading
Pershing Square, downtown Los Angeles, June 1939
Pershing Square, June 1939, with the Biltmore Hotel in the background. All that shady foliage and lovely fountain – Los Angeles sure lost a lot when they decided to put that parking garage under the square. I’ve parked there a … Continue reading
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The corner of Olive and 5th Streets, downtown L.A. in 1910.
The corner of Olive and 5th Streets, downtown L.A. in 1910. The entrance to the popular Clune’s Theater (an early nickelodeon) is clearly visible on the left but what I really like about this photo is the streetcars and horse-drawn … Continue reading
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Victory House in Pershing Square during World War II
This structure stood in Pershing Square during WWII. It was called “The Victory House” and was a place to buy war/victory bonds. I don’t know how it was in real life but from this photo, it doesn’t look like some … Continue reading
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Pershing Square and Biltmore Hotel in color, 1950s
The Biltmore Hotel looks out over Pershing Square in a rare color photo taken in the 1950s. We can see by this photo that the once-green and lush gardens of the square were starting to thin out.
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