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Old Posted May 5, 2012, 1:14 AM
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I can't tell you all how pleased I am that the thread is still alive & kicking. I was an avid follower in 2009 & 2010, and even submitted a few posts. Then I had to start working in the office, so there went my fun!

Now I'm back home temporarily, so historic L.A., here I come!
Welcome back Johnny S! We missed you.

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ChuckaLuck: I don't want you to think we're ignoring the photos you posted. You see, I posted the bubonic plague photographs back in June 2010.

That said, I think it's great that you're posting them...the subject matter is still fascinating and many 'newcomers' here are unaware of posts that are nearly two years old! I have to admit I enjoyed seeing the photos again.
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Not a problem. Thank YOU for understanding. Short of having a photographic memory and excellent search skills (I have neither), duplication is bound to happen.

Strangely enough, the photos do not look particularly pestiferous. The Lunch Room @ 450 could use for a spot of paint and a new table cloth or two, but the price is right. A hot shower seems like a good idea right now.

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Yes, I'm going to get LA Noire tomorrow!

Thanks for selling it!
Muahaha my evil plan to get people to buy the game is working! Total world domination is close at hand!

....but seriously, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

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Truth versus fiction? '41 one off design by Peter Stengel

http://jpg1.lapl.org/00093/00093497.jpg

Not a bad guess, but the game has it listed as a Delage D8 S Poutout, made over in France in the late '30s. And for what it's worth, it's my favorite car in the game...voluptuous looks, good speed and silky smooth handling.





And as an aside, I just want to thank ethereal reality, gaylord wilshire and everyone else who have kept this thread going strong for so long now. It's without a doubt my most favorite thread on the entire internet. Cheers!
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so a few weeks back we were talking about recording studios,then it went to cher ,then it went to gold star studios.i found this script book of my dads,dont want to make it a subject since its not noirish at all,but just wanted to toss in my 2 cents.

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Old Posted May 5, 2012, 2:08 AM
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Is this too redundant? Or is it interesting all over again? -be honest. (I added a few new comments and questions to the original post)
Thank you 'Chuckaluck' for renewing my interest in the bubonic plague photos.



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The 'plague study' photographs show us seldom seen parts of the city.
Some are sad, like when the children pose, and wave to the photographer in front of their so-called 'unsanitary' homes.



below: Restaurants at Central & East 1st Street. be sure to pan right---->


caliphere





below: 813 South Central. Anyone know what hotel that is at far right? The sign says 'HOTEL SHE-something'.
Notice the 'Love Nest' advertisement



calisphere




below: College Inn Cafe at 904 N. Broadway.


calisphere





Below: Jackson & San Pedro Street. Notice it says 'Jap Section'. I am totally surprised....this is years before WWII.


calisphere





below: A chili stand at 1325 1/2 S. Central. 'Bledsoe for Mayor' Headquarters is to the right in an old victorian home. pan--->


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Old Posted May 5, 2012, 2:43 AM
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A 'makeshift' road undulating it's way out to San Bernardino. What happens if you meet another car!?!


http://www.skyscrapercity.com/

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Mulholland Drive and Franklin Canyon, ca. '30
http://content.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/...yout=printable

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I'm out of town but still watching the thread, and was really blown away by all the hi-res postcard images you posted. Was sitting in my Columbus, Ohio hotel room saying "Wow!" to the walls as I scrolled through them. Nice. I tried to get a Google Street View of the above scene but it looks like that section of Mulholland was realigned, and as usual all the homes, walls, and trees now block 90% of the views.

I'll have to go back and check the source where you found these. Is there much more good stuff on that site?

And I noticed that e_r has been posting images from a Library Of Congress site. Sounds like that might be another good source, will have to check that out too.

Loads of great material here lately! Sometimes this thread moves so fast, it's hard to respond to everything of interest, everything that I might like to. But thanks, and keep up the good work everyone.

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A 'makeshift' road undulating it's way out to San Bernardino. What happens if you meet another car!?!


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An excellent question! Perhaps cars were allowed to go in one direction in the morning, and the other in the evening.
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Muahaha my evil plan to get people to buy the game is working! Total world domination is close at hand!

....but seriously, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

And as an aside, I just want to thank ethereal reality, gaylord wilshire and everyone else who have kept this thread going strong for so long now. It's without a doubt my most favorite thread on the entire internet. Cheers!
You've got me convinced to get it too. Question, though, can you really just wander through the game without playing? Won't someone shoot you sooner or later and spoil the fun??

And I'd like to second your thanks to the guys who've been driving this thread. I've been learning tons of interesting and valuable information every day when I visit, so I really, really appreciate it.
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Not a bad guess, but the game has it listed as a Delage D8 S Poutout, made over in France in the late '30s. And for what it's worth, it's my favorite car in the game...voluptuous looks, good speed and silky smooth handling.

Unfamiliar with the video game, I jumped the gun when looking at the still you posted and assumed it was a composite of several vehicles, including the Delage with a handful of computer-enhanced artistic license thrown in for good measure. By happenstance, prior to your post, I just happened upon a picture of the Peter Stengel design. Without confusing the two designs, the B&W Stengel felt like it too, belonged in the cyber-noir world.

I have since watched a few impressive snippets of the game on Utube. Only thing missing is the smell of smoke, stale beer and perfume, and a shovel full of smog. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROQ4_jPLtU8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&fe...&v=kM4dOiA0G1o

Pebble Beach Noir or Noir at Pebble Beach?
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Old Posted May 5, 2012, 1:54 PM
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An excellent question! Perhaps cars were allowed to go in one direction in the morning, and the other in the evening.
Remnants of a plank road exist in Imperial County. Didn't know about San Bernardino. The conundrum created by two opposing vehicles on a single lane highway is usually resolved by a turn out.

"Engineers abandoned the double-track plan and designed a roadway of wooden cross ties laid to a width of 8 feet with double-width turnouts every-1,000 feet." http://www.desertusa.com/sandhills/plankrd.html

Just staying on the road without having to deal with oncoming traffic must have been a source of much merriment during a sandstorm.


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Straying from the road in extreme heat and being stuck in the sand could be very bad. Could things get possibly worse?

Arcadia '43:

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Amazing that the remnants of an old wooden road still exists!
Notice the fence on either side...at least someone has recognized the historical value of this old plank road.

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" . . . interest in the bubonic plague photos[?]"
Speaking of wholesome food and sanitary living conditions, how about that Crescent Creamery and Butter Co., at 241 Winson St! Where else would the Alexandria and Nadeau procure buttermilk and ice cream? Too bad about the 1908 fire. Fortunately, the Station 23 was close at hand! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thed...0201_cover.JPG

http://lafire.com/stations/FS023/pho...n_w23_1000.gif

A night in "Joyland?"


Going Modern? (Churning the engine?)
http://lafire.com/stations/FS023/pho...oorT5_1500.jpg

http://lafire.com/stations/FS023/pho...77-03_1500.jpg

http://lafire.com/stations/FS023/pho...stcrd_1500.gif

The new 5th street garage: "California's Best!" (What was second best?)
http://lafire.com/stations/FS023/pho...SqCo1_1500.jpg
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Unfamiliar with the video game, I jumped the gun when looking at the still you posted and assumed it was a composite of several vehicles, including the Delage with a handful of computer-enhanced artistic license thrown in for good measure. By happenstance, prior to your post, I just happened upon a picture of the Peter Stengel design. Without confusing the two designs, the B&W Stengel felt like it too, belonged in the cyber-noir world.
OK... but believe me, no one was worrying that you may have confused the two designs...
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Apology in advance if this is a duplication. I believe I have seen similar pictures on the forum, but unable to locate these using the search function.

Yamato Inc. 635 S. Broadway, ca. '10 "Visitors Welcome"
http://content.cdlib.org

A few doors away:

http://content.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt1199r2td/

http://content.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt0k4030gb/


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Still looking for car wash with Pig N Whistle in the background. One fascinating design "El Patio Auto" includes a turntable. Circa '29

lapl


Old school ca. '25. $1 open and $1.50 closed?
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Arnold's Auto Laundry. Undated. 1141 East Anaheim, Long Beach.http://photos.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/F...olNumber=60593

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L.A. Noire visions

OMG. Thanks to all you guys and this great forum I've been reading for the past two months, I went out last night to Fry's and bought my first ever PC Video Game, L.A. Noire. Now I have to beef up my RAM and Video card since I am not usually a gamer. It LOOKS great, though. and during my first case, I ended up at a suspect's house just above this bridge on 2nd Street. So just for fun, I ran down the stairs on the left and turned INTO the trolley tunnel and ran all the way to the other side. SO REALISTIC, even inside the tunnel. These guys think of everything!

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From L.A. Noire PC Game Rockstar Games dot com
I tried to get a similar angle and had to use digital camera to get the screenshot.
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Amazing! I am really liking the color noir shots.

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I love the graphics on this old matchbook.


http://losangelesrevisited.blogspot....city-hall.html



below: The Limehouse had patio dancing with a view of City Hall. It was famous for it's paper-wrapped chicken and other exotic dishes.


http://losangelesrevisited.blogspot....city-hall.html




below: The building still stands at the corner of New High and Ord Street.


google street view

I like the oversized sign on the roof and nothing else. I am sure it looked a lot more 'exotic' back in the day.

Here's the link to the Los Angeles Revisited blog. http://losangelesrevisited.blogspot....city-hall.html
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Amazing! I am really liking the color noir shots.
Me too. Loving the game too. Can anyone advise me on how to get the great screen shots from the game? I thought I tried Print Screen but didn't work since it's in its own full-screen resolution.
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