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I found this group of photographs of downtown Los Angeles several years ago on ebay. I just re-discovered them on an old CD of mine.
The seller didn't include dates or any other specific information. (which is why I hesitated to post them when I first found them) #1 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/538/BmYIx0.jpg This one I know, it's 326 South Spring Street, once home to World Heavyweight Champaign Jim Jeffries' Bar. Here's another photograph: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...ostcount=22155 It would take me quite awhile to research each photo, so I've decided to go ahead and just post them. #2 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/910/HPvmFH.jpg #3 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/540/V9xsrw.jpg #4 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/911/8A5dSD.jpg #5 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/743/EYYrHC.jpg #6 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/674/ErWGLY.jpg #7 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/537/ojdiha.jpg #8 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/912/AdMlpI.jpg #9 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/661/oa1KWz.jpg #10 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/911/GOnpI3.jpg #11 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/537/jnd5jD.jpg #12 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/661/OjbwfO.jpg #13 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/540/k1uQ1p.jpg #14 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/661/H1W9Wy.jpg Please feel free to add any information you might have. ;) ___ |
A criminal justice visit?
Lincoln Heights Police Station, Undated http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037305.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037305.jpg Los Angeles City Jail at 419 North Avenue 19, Lincoln Heights. http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037431.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037431.jpg . Undated. Per source, these wooden"cots" were used for immobilizing violent inmates at Lincoln Heights (LA) Jail. Although it would be possible to pin down a prisoner to virtually anything in this cell, these structures do not appear to be purpose built for restraining inmates. More likely they enabled the luckier inmates an opportunity to avoid sitting in or on whatever pooled on the floor. http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037312.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037312.jpg A closer look at jail furniture. http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037292.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037292.jpg Clearly for restraint. Comfort, secondary. :no: http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037293.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037293.jpg Booking room. Reservations and Will Call. http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037331.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037331.jpg Undated, Booking desk, Lincoln Heights Jail http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037438.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037438.jpg Undated. View from behind the booking desk. http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037336.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037336.jpg http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037337.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037337.jpg "Solitary Wing" http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037285.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037285.jpg Solitary amenities http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037314.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037314.jpg Undated. Night Court prisoners' waiting room http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037341.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037341.jpg Four man cells, perfect for forced contract bridge games. Early release for winners?:rolleyes: http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037288.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037288.jpg Room service http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037440.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037440.jpg State of the art vending machines featuring only the freshest treats and snacks. http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037306.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037306.jpg More straw please? http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037308.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037308.jpg For larger groups http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037286.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037286.jpg http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037311.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037311.jpg Jailer's office http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037335.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037335.jpg Cell block locks http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037321.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037321.jpg A room with a view http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037298.jpghttp://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037298.jpg |
:previous: Interesting two posts Godzilla.
I remember discussing that one vending machine....it's for fresh apples! (you can see them stacked up inside the machine) And how did that cell block lock work? Did they simply poke the numbered steel buttons? I've never seen anything like it. A noirish little place in downtown L.A. (1940s) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/674/WZpKd5.jpghttp://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/745/P6YI2S.jpgebay Girls galore...dancing 'til 2 nitely. __ |
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Godzilla you broke me up
"Reservations and Will Call." That is the funniest thing I have read on this site. I almost blew noirish black milk out my nose laughing. Well done.
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:previous: This is for you mrfredmertz.
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1923 Glendale Air Rodeo (featuring the Glendale Elks Band)http://www.airfields-freeman.com/CA/...m_787572c8.jpghttp://www.airfields-freeman.com/CA/...m_787572c8.jpg |
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A couple weeks ago, ER found this great series of aerial photos from the 1930's. I noticed something interesting in this one that shows Union Station.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps6c5c0900.jpg http://ctr.trains.com/~/media/Files/...930s%20BEV.pdf Just north of Union Station is a small housing tract I never noticed before. Does anyone have any information about this area? http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...pse4c8d4fb.jpg http://ctr.trains.com/~/media/Files/...930s%20BEV.pdf It's all Terminal Annex, parking lots and industrial buildings these days; http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps1b0d3625.jpg Google Maps |
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I was going to attack e_r's slides first, but I realized someone(s) would doubtless beat me to it, which was exactly what happened :) I will point out that e_r's picture #4 has what looks like "Maxwell's Cafe" posted as "out of bounds for service personnel." This dates the photo to no earlier than 1942 and no later than 1946. A poster in the window can be read with some difficulty as advertising the presence of Kim Smilo on the Organ. The internet lists a Herman Kim Smilo (b. 5/14/18 d. 11/7/82) and various ads from the 50s state he was playing organs at various places in LA including the mob-owned Seven Seas Cafe. In an ad Kim put out, he mentioned that he was "sober and dependable," presumably qualities rarely seen in the places like the Maxwell Cafe. The Out of Bounds (downtown) area was primarily along Main between 3rd and 8th streets. I have a declassified list of these places...somewhere, that i got from a FOIA request to the Army some years ago. I will look for it again, more to follow. |
"Sober and Dependable"
The phrase "Sober and Dependable" often appeared in the 20s, 30s and 40s on ads in casting publications. Sadly, it referred to African Americans performers (ie, they won't embarrass you with their behavior.) I hate that phrase. And all the other ones that come to mind when I hear it. BTW, eBay had a bunch of "Dependable Negro" badges for sale a while ago. Towns in the south would issue these to black men and women who worked for the city, so they could flash them to avoid the perpetual stop and frisks. O(On second thought, the phrase may have been "Trustworth....")
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