Max Yavno (1911-1985) was a noted "street" photographer who worked in Los Angeles primarily in the mid-late '40's....he was mentioned by Greg H. in a post back on pg. 720, in reference to Yavno's photo-essay "The Los Angeles Book", published in 1950...some additional Yavno pictures...
"Downtown Street Talk", 1946
"Two Women", 1946....
"Two Young Men, Los Angeles"...1947
Chavez Ravine, 1945
Gasworks district, late '40's...also posted on pg. 720
Location unidentified.
I believe the street sign indicates E. 2nd St.
1949
These 2 look familiar, so may be re-posts, but I could not find in a search...
"Leg, Olympic Blvd."....1949
Sunset Strip, 1949
Santa Monica, 1949
Watts, 1977