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Originally Posted by riichkay

I think we have to consider the possibility that the Muller image is simply misidentified, not in L.A. at all....he took over 2,000 Polaroids, so it could be a cataloging error.  

The green building appears to be of unreinforced masonry construction, I believe that by 1980 or so all such buildings required seismic retrofit, I don't see any evidence of that.

Also, as has been noted the "parallel parking only" signage is curious....I can't recall ever seeing this in the city.

Muller was in Austin TX. in 1979 filming "Honeysuckle Rose", a Willie Nelson vehicle....here's a 1978 photo of downtown Austin, the dark high rise is the Austin National Bank Tower (now known as the Bank of America Center).....

Consider it considered- I believe you may be on to something. Nice touch with the billboard