[QUOTE] Although not strictly concerning L.A., this atmospheric c1940s linen postcard of the Cretewood Cottage Apartments @ 7545 La Jolla Boulevard might be of interest to followers of Noirish (and in particular to those of you living in the San Diego area). La Jolla was, of course, home to Raymond Chandler in his later years -he died there in 1959.
I haven't been able to find out when the apartments were built, but would guess in the 1930s as they have a strong moderne aesthetic.
If walls could speak, it would be fascinating to learn their history (can anyone shed any light on this)?
They are still in existence, although have undergone a degree of change -most significantly the mansard type cladding to the roofs of the back two properties have been stripped back and now have a more conventional Californian Spanish appearance.
Regards
alester