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ethereal_reality Oct 18, 2012 10:17 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img442/2779/aapcarch1.jpg
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ethereal_reality Oct 18, 2012 10:35 PM

Constructing the 101.

http://imageshack.us/a/img20/6792/10...nstruction.jpg
http://lahistorian.tumblr.com/

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rcarlton Oct 18, 2012 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GaylordWilshire (Post 5871377)
But now let's talk Carlton noir...

http://imageshack.us/a/img685/2782/64285748.jpgUSCDL

The library's caption: "Vice raid...6526 Selma Avenue, 8 October 1951. Lee Carlton -- 40 years; Mrs. Mary Richards -- 40 years (Las Palmas Hotel)"


The Las Palmas Hotel is at 1738 N Las Palmas and was seen in Pretty Woman. Perhaps the raid was there. However, the Selma Manor was at 6526 Selma...
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-P...043%2520PM.jpgLos Angeles Times
1941


6526 Selma Ave is no more.

He seems rather comfortable and unconcerned, she:rolleyes: not so. Definitely a Lucky Strikes kind of guy.

ethereal_reality Oct 18, 2012 10:57 PM

An amazing beaux arts plan for the Los Angeles River.

http://imageshack.us/a/img835/9896/aalariverplan.jpg
http://greatgodpan.com/

"With a dam at Ninth Street a lake to Elysian Park would be possible." -pretty grandiose wouldn't you say.

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Notinkeys Oct 19, 2012 12:16 AM

Just wanted to say...
 
This is just about the best discussion thread I have EVER read online- and that goes back 30 years! I'm WAY behind- just finished page 140 a moment ago- but that's okay.

I didn't live in L.A. long, but the historical pics and other stuff here is simply fantastic. Thanks for many hours of fun reading this, and for many more hours ahead. I didn't have much to contribute yet (just some old LA radio pictures a while back) but I hope I get to do so again.

Incredible thread!!!

ethereal_reality Oct 19, 2012 12:25 AM

:previous: Glad you're enjoying the thread Notinkeys. :)
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I came across this postcard by accident while searching google images the other day.

http://imageshack.us/a/img822/1458/aabhomevbdotcom.jpg
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...s33s0UouyK9atw



There is no address, but I recognized the gazebo from google street views.
see below:

http://imageshack.us/a/img72/882/aabhomegoogle.jpg




below: This small enclave of homes just off Cahuenga Blvd. is named The Hollywood Dell.

http://imageshack.us/a/img6/3919/aabdell1terrace.jpg

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This particular house is located at 6533 Cahuenga Terrace.

http://imageshack.us/a/img832/8521/a...vrbodotcom.jpg
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...Mvnw4dbmr2-syw




...can't leave out the gazebo.

http://imageshack.us/a/img856/1280/a...ahuengater.jpg
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...Mvnw4dbmr2-syw

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rcarlton Oct 19, 2012 2:14 AM

:previous:Hollywood Dell
The generally accepted borders of “the Dell” are east of Cahuenga, north of Franklin, west of Argyle and south of the Hollywood Reservoir. It is fully encompassed by zip code 90068.
The neighborhood was established in the early 1920’s, and today is a mix of profesionals artists, families and even some famous faces. (The Dell has been home to The Rolling Stones, Minnie Driver, Marilyn Manson, Goldie Hawn, Eva Longoria Parker and Audrina Patridge.) With only about 1,000 residences, it’s easy to feel at home in this cozy community.

The Hollywood Dell got its name because it sits “in” hills that are just above popular Hollywood, and opposed to being on top of the hills. Meaning, you will have to drive down to get into the dell, and up to get out of it. The roads within the dell are mainly hilly and many homes are built on hillside lots.

Typical homes in the Hollywood Dell are single-family homes in Spanish Colonial Revival Style architecture. (Take Sunset)

ethereal_reality Oct 19, 2012 4:10 AM

I had no idea the 'Hollywood Dell' was established in the 1920s.

thx for the info rcarlton.

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ethereal_reality Oct 19, 2012 4:34 AM

Interesting ad. Formica lined the walls of the satellite terminals at LAX.

http://imageshack.us/a/img593/6255/laxformicaad.jpg
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http://imageshack.us/a/img38/2127/laxformicaad1.jpg
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below: Five satellite terminals and the Theme Tower, circa 1971.

http://imageshack.us/a/img834/7778/l...fd1satelli.jpg

The satellite terminals were connected via underground walkways.

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GaylordWilshire Oct 19, 2012 12:59 PM

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s...2520AM.bmp.jpgGoogle SV


"A section of steel cable used to move the railway's trolley cars up and down the steep hillside remains embedded in concrete in a corner of the lot, which is priced at $450,000."

Interesting story in the Times today about the doomed Mt. Washington house above (491 Canyon Vista Drive):
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la...,2619000.story

GaylordWilshire Oct 19, 2012 1:21 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img717/9296/gardenofallah1.jpg

And then there is this apparently new info on the Garden of Allah via LAObserved

Wig-Wag Oct 19, 2012 3:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GaylordWilshire (Post 5872073)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s...2520AM.bmp.jpgGoogle SV

Interesting story in the Times today about the doomed Mt. Washington house above (491 Canyon Vista Drive):
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la...,2619000.story

Amazing story!

Thanks,
Jack

ethereal_reality Oct 19, 2012 4:30 PM

I wish I had come across this a few weeks ago when we were all discussing the Devil's Gate Dam.

http://imageshack.us/a/img42/2194/sgate1905.jpg
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ethereal_reality Oct 19, 2012 5:32 PM

Snapshot of the Pan-Pacific Auditorium.

http://imageshack.us/a/img442/6126/aapanpacificsnap.jpg
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unihikid Oct 19, 2012 5:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality (Post 5872348)
Snapshot of the Pan-Pacific Auditorium.

http://imageshack.us/a/img442/6126/aapanpacificsnap.jpg
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for what its worth,we use to have boy scout meetings in the nearby rec center.this was before they built the new rec center at the site of the ppa.anyways,the last remaining thing that was left at the ppa were these artdeco light post,the stands were of concret and in shape of the entrance,they even had the lights still in the globes.I always thought they were cool and tried to hop the fence that surrounded the site but it was way too high.Sorry i just had to share,to a 13 y/o it was a cool piece of a past historical place.

ethereal_reality Oct 19, 2012 10:54 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img840/481/aa...tlatomexic.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img705/6194/a...thugereduc.jpg
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Gee, just like flying today. ;)

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Earl Boebert Oct 19, 2012 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality (Post 5872703)

Well, more like sitting on the ground today -- if you look at the rightmost window you'll see that the flaps are down.

BTW, flew Western a lot when working for Honeywell. Great airline.

Cheers,

Earl

ethereal_reality Oct 19, 2012 11:07 PM

WANTED FOR MURDER 1888

http://imageshack.us/a/img402/5763/aamurdererwanted.jpg


http://imageshack.us/a/img526/8823/a...rerwanted2.jpg
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westcork Oct 19, 2012 11:10 PM

This makes me wonder how the city skyline would have evolved had their been a river/lake with actual water year round. There might now be a concentration of river front skyscrapers Starting at 9th street.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethereal_reality (Post 5871529)
An amazing beaux arts plan for the Los Angeles River.

http://imageshack.us/a/img835/9896/aalariverplan.jpg
http://greatgodpan.com/

"With a dam at Ninth Street a lake to Elysian Park would be possible." -pretty grandiose wouldn't you say.

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rcarlton Oct 19, 2012 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality (Post 5872703)

Curtains and leg room! This has got to be first class! The good old days!:yes:


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