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I'm stumped on the location of this one as well.
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Couple walking on Hollywood Blvd. at Cosmo Street, 1952. (note the reflection at right)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/128...537/IfvTzx.jpg ebay I could be wrong, but I don't think the photographer knew this couple. (the Kodak moment might have been prompted by the attractive woman with her gloves and hosiery and her 'pippa middleton'..... -the photo made me think of this again. Remember these two? ;) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...538/bI1i1V.jpg ebay Martin_Pal recently visited Cosmo Street here: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...ostcount=25439 __ |
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These two can be seen in the center left of the photo e_r posted, Eagle Rock Blvd. & Ave. 35: http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/...ps07fc297c.jpg http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1e40f0b0.jpgGSV On the opposite side of Eagle Rock Blvd., you can see what remains of one of the Art Deco/streamline buildings at the center of e_r's photo: http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/...pse3b144cf.jpg Directly across from Basta's at Eagle Rock & Ave. 34, and out of frame for the original photo, are two more buildings that look like they could have been built in the 1910's or 20's: http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6ce888cc.jpg http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/...ps886181a2.jpg I especially like this last building and the few interesting details it has retained, like the tiny windows/openings at the upper left and the Classical detail around the entrance. The words above the entrance read "Cray Building." Finally, one more screencap from GSV to show the location of these buildings in relation to Basta's Market and the "repossessed furniture store." http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/...ps536c8764.jpg |
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"Los Angeles Transit Lines (ex-Los Angeles Railway) 5 Line car no. 1420 pauses for passengers on Eagle Rock Blvd. at the Colorado Blvd. Terminal. The image is dated January 20, 1950." http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...1.jpg~original www.pacificelectric.org/Alan Weeks Collection I don't think any of the buildings from e_r's picture survive, although the one behind the Texaco sign to the right of the streetcar in the picture above is still there (now painted white and nearly hidden by trees). http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...kColorado2.jpg GSV Quote:
"Remnants of the 5 Line are captured in this image dated June 15, 1948, at Townsend Avenue as part of the Los Angeles Transit Lines' abandonment." http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...d.jpg~original www.pacificelectric.org/Alan Weeks Collection |
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I especially like the "blackout" model of car shown here. During WWII, the few cars that were produced (mostly for the war effort) were "blackout" models. That simply meant they were completely devoid of chrome, or other unnecessary ornamentation. Although homely-looking, driving one was something of a status symbol. It meant that you were important enough to be allowed a new vehicle, and the blackout treatment showed your devotion to the war effort. Original examples are highly sought after today by collectors. |
Victory Speed Limit is 35 MPH.
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Los Angeles Railway Power Cars.
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The Market Street Railway photo shown is currently being offered by the same eBay seller. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...sea788b89.jpeg Cheers, Jack |
Tetsu, I enjoyed your GSV tour of Eagle Rock Boulevard between Ave. 34 & Ave. 35. That's quite an interesting little stretch.
I especially liked (loved) this building. (I didn't see it in my vintage photograph until you pointed it out) originally posted by Tetsu http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...912/04QnTc.png GSV http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...661/DUhfsl.png gsv ...as well as the little Verdugo Hardware store with the massive faux "columns". Have you ever gone in that store? I wonder if there are any art deco touches in the interior. (or maybe they have a framed vintage photo of the building hanging behind the counter) -wishful thinking I know. __ Albany_NY, I have never heard of a 'blackout' car before. -very interesting. |
An early form of speed dating?
mystery photo http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...911/U6qjTm.jpg ebay "Sid Grauman's Matrimonial Contest, Los Angeles." __ |
Magnetic! Industrial Los Angeles ad 1927
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/128...540/ebLmm3.jpg ebay What do they mean by free labor? __ |
California Invitation Day, Wednesday March 1st, 1911.
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Los Angeles family 1914.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...537/Cj4GHm.jpg ebay "High school sweethearts from Boyle Heights, Anne McCorkell and Guy Morley who both lived in Boyle Heights and some years after their marriage with their two sons Herbert and Franklyn." __ |
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ebay The Luer Meat Rocket. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/128...909/qOsNS2.png http://www.charlesphoenix.com/the-lu...-sunland-1955/ above: Luer's promotional rocketship in Sunland CA in late 1955. The rocket was built by the Standard Carriage Works in Vernon CA (located 1,200 feet from the Luer Packing Company) And get this folks, the Luer Quality Meats rocket truck featured a 24 seat, 16mm movie theater and a vibrating floor! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/540/obgObC.jpg ochistorical And they didn't stop with the rocket; the company also published this oddity, Frankie Luer's Space Adventures with Davey Rocket! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/901/XxDpi6.png https://www.mycomicshop.com/search?TID=415881 __ and today. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/537/NJPrZ7.jpg http://walkingprescott.blogspot.com/...ace-ships.html The present owner of the Luer Rocket has a website. http://www.luerrocket.com/Home.html __ |
luer Rocket
The "Rocket" must be a recreation of the rocket used by Commander Buzz Corey of the "Space Patrol" on the early 50's series Space Patrol. I liked watching that program as a kid. Sure was amateur compared to todays programs. I hope that after 20 yrs of sitting in Prescott that the owners will do something with it besides a home for wayward Rattlesnakes.
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Luer Meat Rocket
Er, those are way cool pictures of the Leur Meatrocket!
Hollywood Graham, the best thing the rocket has going for it in Arizona is a dry climate. Hopefully it will survive until someone restores it! Meanwhile, more, fun: https://johneaves.wordpress.com/2009...t-a-lucky-kid/ and today. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/537/NJPrZ7.jpg http://walkingprescott.blogspot.com/...ace-ships.html The present owner of the Luer Rocket has a website. http://www.luerrocket.com/Home.html __[/QUOTE] |
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This one is about halfway between Buffalo and Rochester, New York. My first college roommate was from that small town and, if I'm not mistaken, so was Timothy McVeigh. |
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Remember the Hotel Buster/Buster Apartments from just over a week ago?
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http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...1.jpg~original www.shorpy.com Here's a much closer view of the Hotel Buster/Apartments building. When this picture was taken, 141½ N Broadway was known as Franklin House. The circular/triangular detail in the gable doesn't seem to appear on the other side. I'm also trying to work out the building to the left of Franklin House. It seems to have a plain two-story wall with steps at the front. The building had been replaced by a billboard and statue by the time of the 1920 picture in e_r's original post. http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...2.jpg~original Detail of picture above. |
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