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A tall stack of tires advertises the Muller Brothers gas and tire business at 6380 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, circa mid-1930s
In 1920, the Muller brothers, Frank and Walter, opened a gas and tire business at 6380 Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. To attract the attention of prospective customers, at some point (this photo is circa mid-1930s) they constructed a very tall … Continue reading
Looking east along Sunset Blvd from Crescent Heights Blvd toward Googie’s Coffee Shop and behind it Schwab’s Pharmacy, 1954
The photographer who took this photo was facing east on the southeast corner of Sunset Blvd and Crescent Heights Blvd in 1954, looking at two places that took on legendary status in Los Angeles. At the rear is Schwab’s Pharmacy … Continue reading
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Color photo looking north up Vine St from the southwest corner of Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, circa late 1950s
In this glorious color photo we’re looking north up Vine St from the southeast corner of Sunset Blvd, circa late 1950s (as indicated by the brown 1957 Oldsmobile.) We can see signs for the USO, Sachson’s haberdashery, ABC TV, Santa … Continue reading
Color photo looking east along Sunset Blvd from Cahuenga Blvd toward the Cinerama Dome, Hollywood, 1965
This is a mid-60s shot of Los Angeles if ever there was one. We’re looking east along Sunset Blvd from Cahuenga Blvd, past a Texaco gas station toward the Cinerama Dome. The Dome opened November 1963 (with the premiere of … Continue reading
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Opening day festivities for CBS Radio’s Columbia Square studios, 6121 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, April 30, 1938
When CBS Radio opened their new Columbia Square studios at 6121 Sunset Blvd on April 30, 1938, they invited as many as would fit into their forecourt. Or maybe that crowd was just the public hoping to glimpse a celebrity … Continue reading
Color photo looking west along the Sunset Strip from Crescent Heights Blvd toward the Chateau Marmont Hotel, West Hollywood, July 1963
This photo give us an idea of what it was like to be driving west along the Sunset Strip from Crescent Heights Blvd in July 1963. On the left we can see the zigzag-roofed Lytton Savings bank branch built on … Continue reading
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Night shot of the Earl Carroll Theater glowing with neon light, 6230 Sunset Blvd Hollywood, 1939
Yesterday’s photo of Sunset Blvd was taken from under the marquee of the Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset. While double-checking the address, I came across this marvelously atmospheric night shot. I love how the building glows with neon light. … Continue reading
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Looking east along Sunset Blvd past The Hollywood Palladium and CBS Columbia Square radio studios, Hollywood, 1942
A couple of days ago, I posted a night shot of the CBS Columbia Square radio studios in 1939. In this photo, we can see the CBS sign from a different angle, a little farther west along Sunset Blvd. The … Continue reading
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A night view of the CBS Columbia Square radio studios and its L.A. affiliate KNX, 6121 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, 1939
I do love a well-lit nighttime shot, especially when it featured signage of backlit letters. This was the CBS radio studios, known as Columbia Square. The KNX featured on the blade sign refers to the CBS affiliate radio station for … Continue reading
Grand opening of Crossroads of the World, 6671 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, October 29, 1936
When Crossroads of the World at 6671 Sunset Blvd opened on October 29, 1936, it was one of America’s first planned outdoor shopping malls, o of course it deserved a big splashy opening, complete with searchlights scraping the sky. The … Continue reading