Tag Archives: Westwood
Three men discussing a road project that would eventually become Santa Monica Blvd, probably Westwood, 1922.jpg
In this 1922 photo three men are discussing a road project that would eventually become Santa Monica Boulevard. The sign in the background says “Westwood” so I assume where they’re standing is approximately where Santa Monica Blvd meets the San … Continue reading
Westwood Blvd, Westwood, Los Angeles, California, circa 1940s
In this 1940s color shot of Westwood near UCLA, we can see how easy it must have been to drive around the neighborhood back then. We can also see the JC Penney and Chandler’s Shoe stores featured in a previous … Continue reading
Tropical Ice Gardens ice-skating rink, Westwood Village, Los Angeles, 1938
This is a shot of the Tropical Ice Gardens in 1938, the year it opened on the southwest corner of Gayley and Weyburn Avenues in Westwood Village, near UCLA. It looks very popular – who even knew this many people … Continue reading
J C Penney and Chandler’s Shoes, Westwood, 1940s
As much as I love vintage black-and-white photos, it’s the vivid Kodachrome ones that really bring this bygone era back to life. This shows the J C Penney and Chandler’s Shoes stores in Westwood during the 1940s. Makes me wonder … Continue reading
The UCLA campus nears completion, Westwood, 1929
When this photo was taken, the UCLA campus was nearing completion in 1929. It just goes to show, that when they selected that site, it was way out in the boonies. Now, of course, we call those boonies “Bel Air” … Continue reading
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
Preview at the Crest Theatre, Los Angeles, 1946.
This shot was taken on a night in 1946 when some big preview (at least five searchlights worth) was going on at the Crest Theater on Westwood Boulevard, just south of UCLA. Amazingly, the Crest is still around and if … Continue reading
Dyches Lingerie, 1040 Gayley Ave, Westwood.
Dyches Lingerie was at 1040 Gayley Ave. in Westwood. It wasn’t a particularly famous store, but I thought I’d post this photo because I really love the style of lighting they used, and the font, and the whole layout. The … Continue reading
Westwood Drug, Westwood Village, 1950s
With so many of the photos I find in black and white, it’s great to find the ones in color, like this shot of Westwood Drug in the 1950s. I love that it has a tower – these days, you … Continue reading
Westwood Village, early 1930s
This photo of Westwood Village dates back to the early 1930s which itself had only been established for a few years, having opened for business in 1929. These days, it’s a busy, bustling hubbub of activity—and not just because UCLA … Continue reading