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Old Posted Feb 7, 2013, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BifRayRock View Post

The intersection seems to be a constant vortex for change.

Appears that the street lighting was in transition. Notice post without lighting fixture



I suppose it goes without saying that the Hancock mansion was at this intersection - until 1938. (GW's post 9389)




Speaking of the intersection as a constant vortex of change... while looking for a picture showing what might have been atop the smaller pole in BifRayRock's top shot above, I came across a view showing the Hancock lot empty, 3173 still standing, and 3143 replaced by a commercial building (for reference, see post 12298):


LAPL


The northwest corner in the beginning stages of demolition, ca. 1928. The house once belonged to L.A. muckety-muck J.F. Burkhard:

USCDL



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Originally Posted by BifRayRock
Notice changed roofing and construction above the drug store - in conformity with - something.

If the billboard reminded you that you need to plan your trip to Washington, here's the schedule... 7 hours, 25 minutes by piston power:

Airline Timetables

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