Robert Miles Parker 1939-2012
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The New York Times ran Robert Miles Parker's obituary today (link here). His drawings of Manhattan architecture were famous, in NY, at least. I'd forgotten that he did a book on L.A....called L.A. Among the drawings in it are one of Dr. Moxley's Veterinary Clinic, which we saw recently here, and of the unfortunately abducted Chateau Elysee and the old Lincoln Hospital in Boyle Heights: http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2472/elyseedual.jpg http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6067/lincolndual.jpg Pics: Drawings: Amazon; photos: Google Street View and Terraincognita |
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View of Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial from south http://imageshack.us/a/img812/2830/aaalanlutz.jpg photograph by alanlutz below: Here is a similar view taken in 1954 when the massive 'waterfall' was first turned on. Notice that the monument is not quite finished. http://imageshack.us/a/img232/9357/a...nument1954.jpg http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...postcount=1231 |
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I think it's great that the building still exists...but what a shame that they've obscured the entrance with that makeshift gate & wall. And that red door on the second floor....what's that all about? This building is as intriguing today as it was 80 years ago. Per my overnight 'googling'; a past tenant was the character actor Victor Buono, who was nominated for best supporting actor for his role in 'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane' (1962). By the way, that last photo of Jack London's sculptured likeness is priceless. ___ |
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At first I was startled by the vivid color images..until I reminded myself that these images were truer to life than the black and white images one usually correlates with 'film noir'. I've never been a gamer, so it's hard for me to comprehend how this particular game works. If I ever decide to explore the genre of computer games this will undoubtedly be my first choice. THX again for your post. ___ |
Here is a great snapshot of Angels Flight circa 1950s. Notice the numerous television antennas on the rooftop of the taller building(s).
The residents might be tuning into 'Queen for a Day'....or if they have children 'Space Patrol'. I should probably know, but what is the name of this tall building with bay windows towering over Angels Flight? http://imageshack.us/a/img233/4741/a...mebay1950q.jpg found on ebay |
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Apparently, the Malibu Nike site was one of hundreds in the U.S. and was one of the very first ones. Like all Nike installations the launch and IFC (integrated fire control) sites were in different locations. In this case the launch site is at 1900 Rambla Pacifico and the IFC site is up a mile or so, near Mulholland, at 24666 W. Saddle Peak Rd. (I don't know how the older B&W photos above relate to this place. They may be shots of the same location before it was partially dismantled and converted, or may be of the IFC facility up the hill, or may be a different facility altogether.) We visited the launch site, which is now used by the L.A. County Fire Department. We had no idea what to expect but were given a friendly reception, and an informal but very interesting tour of the place. Here are some photos I took. We passed by the more typical fire fighter's offices and equipment rooms near the entrance to the property and walked towards the edge of the hill where the 3 launch platforms were installed, pausing to admire this old sign: http://wwww.dkse.net/david/LA.78/DSCN0117.JPG Control tower overlooking the site: http://wwww.dkse.net/david/LA.78/DSCN0120.JPG One of the missile elevators, and the stairway leading down to the missile battery. The big round things are counterweights that make the doors easier to open. The firefighting helicopter was parked behind here: http://wwww.dkse.net/david/LA.78/DSCN0114.JPG The steel covers on the top of the missile elevator: http://wwww.dkse.net/david/LA.78/DSCN0094.JPG Opening the stairway door: http://wwww.dkse.net/david/LA.78/DSCN0095.JPG Looking down the stairway into the underground room. The missiles were stored here, the large elevator lifted them to the surface: http://wwww.dkse.net/david/LA.78/DSCN0109.JPG The former missile storage room is now a training room. The normally cheerful Mrs. 3940 eyes me warily -- probably because she didn't want to be in the photo. Too late. :jester: http://wwww.dkse.net/david/LA.78/DSCN0101.JPG The control box that operates the missile elevator, which still works: http://wwww.dkse.net/david/LA.78/DSCN0104.JPG One of the two hydraulic lifts that raise and lower the platform: http://wwww.dkse.net/david/LA.78/DSCN0102.JPG Luckily it was not a hectic afternoon for the firefights and one of the guys, who also was interested in the history of the place, took a few minutes to show us around. The hospitality was really appreciated. You could tell that the team was very professional and able. http://wwww.dkse.net/david/LA.78/DSCN0123.JPG All my photos. |
Did somebody mention Fort Moore Hill?
I was almost sure they did....;) Most of us realize by now what it used to look like back in the 1800s and what it looks like now. Photos abound here. Most of us know of battles and almost battles and of forts and such and probably also the old (almost) forgotten cemetery that "used" to be there where the high school now stands. Maybe even some of us were paying attention when Gloria Molina was trying to get here Mexican cultural center properly built but ran into a slight snag when it was discovered that the old Plaza Church cemetery which was supposed to be empty turned out to be still occupied by the remains of some of the original Los Angeles Pobladores and "neophyte" Native Americans....much to her chagrin and inconvenience. Quote:
Since alanlutz (Thanks, Alan) posted those cool recent photos I'd like to bring up the subject of the old Fort Hill Cemetery again which by most accounts like the Plaza Church cemetery was never fully evacuated. It's pretty well understood that at least some of the old residents still abide there, buried under the school grounds. If this was posted previously, forgive me, I missed it....which seems unlikely :D Quote:
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...otos/Bones.jpg You have to admit that photo is pretty noir. Dig the shoulder pads on the detective's pin-stripped jacket. |
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We saw the July 1955 shot above left not long ago (facing east on Rampart at Third) here. The LAPL included this information with the picture: "How to earn a ticket by 'darting': Officer Dan Knock, at the wheel of the oncoming Chevrolet, shows how to earn a ticket by 'darting.' Just as the signal starts to change, he jumps out and turns left in front of cars in the foregound. He is violating the law, even though he crossed through the turn before the other cars could get near him. He is also cutting across the double lines, which is illegal. He should have pulled out to the intersection in his own lane, and waited for the cars facing him to pass." At right is a shot from four Julys earlier, with a view in the opposite direction, facing west on Third. Perhaps the intersection was chosen for the 1955 demonstration because of some infamy for accidents.... The current view west, followed by a question (the wrecked Studebaker was at the center of the intersection, the Model toward the near-right corner--who darted?): http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/2...art3rd1200.jpg I don't drive in Los Angeles regularly, but someone once told me that nowadays such "darting" is accepted in that, when the light turns green, oncoming traffic expects at least one car to turn from the opposing turning lane.... I've never tried it... but Rex, is this true? Pics: LAPL, USCDL, Google Street View |
Excellent photographs of the old Nike missile site 3940dxer/David!
___ Here's the Lookout Mtn. postcard that started our W. P. Story Building conversation. http://imageshack.us/a/img151/4212/aalookoutmtn1914.jpg ebay I finally located the backside of the above postcard. It advertises Pacific Electric's "Balloon Route Excursion, 101 miles, one day, one dollar" http://imageshack.us/a/img715/4596/a...utmtn1914r.jpg ebay It also advertises "an ocean voyage on wheels, cars running a mile into the ocean on the Long Wharf." below: The Longest Wharf in the World, Santa Monica. http://imageshack.us/a/img268/1633/a...gwharf1892.jpg http://photos.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/F...olNumber=33006 We've covered this astounding wharf earlier in the thread, but I never tire of seeing photos of it. It also lists a 'Camera Obscura' as one of the free attractions. Well, I finally came across a 'Camera Obscura' postcard. http://imageshack.us/a/img513/1381/a...obscurausc.jpg found on ebay http://imageshack.us/a/img19/7835/aa...scurausc1r.jpg reverse side For a description of a 'camera obscura' go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_obscura Another attraction it lists is the "Largest Aquarium on the Pacific Coast". I am not too sure where this was located. Does anyone here know which Aquarium they're talking about and where it was located? It would be around the turn of the century since the postmark on the pc is 1914. It's a bit strange Lookout Mountain isn't listed as an attraction, especially since it's featured on the front of the postcard. Go figure. ___ |
Drag racing in the Los Angeles River, 1950s.
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Twas wonderful to receive this info rick_m. :) http://imageshack.us/a/img404/8874/a...mebay1950s.jpg ebay below: The front entrance of the Hotel Astoria on Olive Street. http://imageshack.us/a/img221/994/aaastoriahotel1a.jpg http://s589.photobucket.com/albums/s...r=images&co=10 below: A rare color photo of the Hotel Astoria at Olive and 3rd Street. http://imageshack.us/a/img718/4908/a...bunkerhill.jpg http://onbunkerhill.org/AlltheMoreMann __ |
This view from Los Angeles' Olive Street looks a lot like San Francisco
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Here are a few more moody black and whites: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/6...10e26380_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/6...d22b55cf_b.jpg By the way, the protagonist ^ is Aaron Staton, best known as Ken Cosgrove in Mad Men. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7250/7...ec2c6dba_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/6...a119b4fd_b.jpg On the Sixth Street Viaduct http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/6...f7646963_b.jpg Of all the bridges in the world to come down with fucking concrete cancer, it has to be the Sixth Street Viaduct......makes me sick to my stomach! |
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Among the photos in the old Hollywood album I bought recently there are several of Lookout Mountain that I'd never seen before. I'm going out of town for a few days, but will post them after I get home. And I'm still investigating the old roads we see in the images, some of which were probably erased at some point. More later. ;) |
Here's another view of the mile long wharf.
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