Tag Archives: William Selig / Selig Polyscope studios / Selig zoo
Aerial photo of Selig studios and zoo, 3800 Mission Rd, Lincoln Heights
Like most early studio heads, William Selig started making short silent films back east (in Selig’s case, Chicago) before moving to Los Angeles for the year-round filmmaking-friendly weather. Settling first in Edendale (near Echo Park), Selig eventually outgrew his original … Continue reading
A circa 1910 Cadillac or Studebaker pulls out of the Selig Polyscope Co., Pacific Coast Studio at 1850 Allesandro St (later Glendale Blvd), Edendale, Los Angeles
When William Selig moved his Selig Polyscope moving picture company from Chicago to 1850 Allesandro St (later Glendale Blvd) in the Edendale section of Los Angeles in 1909, he created In L.A’s first permanent movie studio. (Among other firsts, he … Continue reading