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LA city bus advertises the giant snowmen set up along the Miracle Mile section of Wilshire Blvd and Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, circa 1950s
Yesterday, many of us Angelenos saw hail for the first time in who-knows-how-long, so I thought this circa 1950s photo might be appropriate today. Until I came across it, I didn’t know that in the 1950s, giant snowman were put … Continue reading
JJ Newberry five-and-dime store, 6604 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood (undated)
J.J. Newberry was a chain of five-and-dime stores (well, technically and quarters, too, according to the sign above the doors.) The Hollywood store was at 6604 Hollywood Blvd at Whitley Ave, and even though it sold inexpensive items, it didn’t … Continue reading
Nighttime shot of Alpha Beta supermarket, 315 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, California, early 1940s
There’s a lot to be said for a well-designed, back-lit sign that helps to make a store’s signage really stand out at night. Well, that and the tubular neon lighting. This is an Alpha Beta supermarket at 315 N. Harbor … Continue reading
Westwood Book Store and Rental Library, 10926 Weyburn Ave, Westwood, Los Angeles, October 1946
Wouldn’t it be nice if we had more stores that still looked like this? They give so much more personality and hospitality to the urban landscape. This October 1946 photo is of the Westwood Book Store at 10926 Weyburn Ave … Continue reading
The original Farmers Market at Fairfax Ave and Third St, Los Angeles, circa 1934
A couple of weeks ago I posted a circa late 1930s aerial photo of the Gilmore Stadium and the Farmers Market at Fairfax Ave and 3rd St. In the description, I noted that Earl Gilmore opened the Farmer’s Market in … Continue reading
Fond’s Pants Shop, 655 Main St, downtown Los Angeles, circa late 1930s
Here’s a view of something we rarely see anymore: a row of very individual mom-and-pop stores: a shoe store, a pants (and shirts) store, a barber, and a radio repair store. And on the far right, that “Co.” belonged to … Continue reading
Screenshot of the opening credits to “Hollywood Story” (1951) showing the street signs for Hollywood and Vine
Recently, I was contacted by a guy name Ken who wanted to alert me to a Universal picture from 1951 called “Hollywood Story.” He said I might enjoy it because it was filmed on location all around LA. Whenever I … Continue reading
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Tagged Hollywood, Hollywood and Vine, Hotels, Night photo, Radio, Stores and Shopping, Trains and Railways, Universal Studios
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Aerial photo of Gilmore Stadium and Farmers Market at Fairfax Ave and 3rd St, Los Angeles, circa late 1930s
In July 1934, Earl Gilmore (head of the Gilmore Oil Co) opened Farmers Market at Fairfax Ave and 3rd St to help Depression-era farmers sell their products. The original market had 18 little booths the farmers could sell from. I … Continue reading
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Pacific Electric Red Car running south on Highland Ave at Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood on its final run, December 28, 1952
Here’s some LA history in the making. Admittedly it’s rather sad history, but I’m glad someone thought to take a photo. This is a shot of a Pacific Electric Red Car making its final ride through Hollywood on December 28, … Continue reading
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Tagged Color photo, Hollywood, Hollywood Blvd, Stores and Shopping, Streetcars
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Color photo of the United Cigar store at 6th and Hill Streets, downtown Los Angeles, 1952
By painting their sign fire-engine red, I assume United Cigar wanted to ensure you could see their store—from fourteen blocks away. Mission accomplished, I’d say. This store stood at 6th and Hill Streets in downtown Los Angeles—that’s Pershing Square in … Continue reading
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Tagged Color photo, Downtown Los Angeles, Pershing Square, Stores and Shopping
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