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I assume that is Llewellyn Bixby, Jr., 1879-1942 (MR already pointed out that the lad is standing on the Bixby home's front lawn), also assuming the photo was taken in the early 1890s when the boy was 13 or so. The photo may be to commemorate his first day of high school. The photographer's shadow on the grass gives a hint of upswept hair and leg-o-mutton sleeves, so may be one of the boy's sisters, Sarah (1871-1935) or Anne (1874-1967). Could also be their Aunt Martha, who came to look after the kids when their mom died in 1882. Bixby Lewellyn, Jr., as an adult, restored the extended-family's Rancho Los Cerritos adobe (Long Beach), which, originally built by John Temple in 1844, had fallen into disrepair after being leased out for decades. His son, also Llewellyn, eventually oversaw it's transfer to state ownership. It opened as a public museum in 1955. Too bad the Bixby's Hill Street home wasn't saved too, but one can't have everything. Here in 1928, long after it had become multi-family and street widening had eaten away much of the front yard. It fell in 1954: Quote:
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Thanks Bristolian, HossC & CBD for figuring out the location of the balcony snapshot.
Here's a small motel that was practically next door to the Surfrider Inn. It's the 'Sun & Sea' Motel at 1661 Appian Way http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...922/JmPc9b.jpg old file / ebay 1979 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...923/NNmQNJ.jpg Originally posted by HossC And it's still there. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...923/jCG7FR.jpg gsv __ |
Now I want you to take a look at the neighbor to the north of the former 'Sun & Sea' Motel. (green arrow below)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...922/T4qFkA.jpg google_earth 2016 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/128...923/443eEa.jpg gsv And it's looked this way since, at least 2008. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...922/PhO2R2.jpg gsv It reminds me of the type of place that might harbor hidden tunnels used to shanghai sailors. http://imageshack.com/a/img922/8466/madoUd.gif ___ Oh, and I almost forgot.... this ram-shackled place that hasn't seen a coat of painted in 30 years, has an unobstructed view of the ocean! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...924/mkZj5N.jpg gsv If anyone can dig up some information on 1669 Appian Way I'd be in your debt. __ |
This evening's 'mystery' location.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/128...924/0RxLZM.jpg ebay When I first saw this, I thought the fire department might have used one of the parking lots at Dodger Stadium (but that wouldn't explain the 'tower' in the background) Any idea where this was taken? __ |
OK, here's a 2nd 'mystery' location for tonight.
"Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control 1969" http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...924/jWxm8s.jpg ebay If you look closely, there are numerous buildings and busy streets just below the precipice. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/128...923/V1PNgM.jpg detail / enlarged Good luck sleuths! _ |
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What's "Government Undertaken Property"? https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6M...w=w652-h281-no http://zipcodestreet.net/California/...an-Way/L/1669/ |
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"1665 Appian Way, Santa Monica, CA is a multiple occupancy home that contains 2,707 sq ft and was built in 1914. It contains 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. This home last sold for $2,200,000 in September 2014."I found the tiny image below (which I've enlarged slightly) at smgov.net. It appears to show the building's proposed replacement, which will have three 2-bedroom units. http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...AppianWay1.jpg www.smgov.net |
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Charles Willeford had an LA connection, albeit limited. ;) Quite a character. Quote:
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Willeford's "A Guide for the Undehemorrhoided" is a must-read. He lived during the Depression as a genuine hobo and was a much-decorated tank commander in WWII. If that doesn't prepare you for a career as a noir writer I don't know what does.
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Lipsett Steel Products Inc - 5950 S. Boyle Ave, Vernon
Bethlehem Steel Corp Office - 6000 S. Boyle Ave, Vernon The 100-acre site was razed around 1985 to make way for a new Industrial Park. The building in the foreground was used for the infamous Police Station shootout in The Terminator. http://i63.tinypic.com/2qxc8qc.jpg LAPL |
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Early Highland Park and Mount Washington
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I want to give a big thanks to ER and all the contributors of this forum for sharing their stories, research and images of Los Angeles. As a resident of Mount Washington, I'm surrounded by history and it's great to see what's been lost but also what we still have left to appreciate in our city. The aerial photo I'm sharing was found decorating the office of a long gone auto body shop on Figueroa and was said to be taken in 1925. |
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Welcome to the thread, Mulwray. I thought it would be fun to do a then and now with your photo. http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...ashington1.jpg Original posted by Mulwray And today. http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...ashington2.jpg Google Maps |
From Malibu yesterday, we're traveling a long way inland for today's Julius Shulman post. I realize that Riverside is only just inside the Greater Los Angeles area, but I couldn't resist these mid-century pictures of a drive-in. This is "Job 577: Matcham and Heitschmidt, Rubidoux Drive-in Theater (Riverside, Calif.), 1949". Like yesterday, I've picked about half of the photos.
http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...1.jpg~original Waiting for the cars to arrive. http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...2.jpg~original I'm guessing that the area in front of the screen was for children to play. http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...3.jpg~original A close-up of a pair of speakers. Is one of those shadows Mr Shulman? http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...4.jpg~original I'll finish with a look at the interior of the building seen above. You can even watch the movie through the large windows. http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...5.jpg~original All from Getty Research Institute The other reason I thought that the Rubidoux Drive-in Theater was worth including is that it's still standing at 3770 Opal Street, Riverside/Rubidoux. It now has three screens and also hosts a successful swap meet. You can read more at cinematreasures.org. The view below is looking roughly west. http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...6.jpg~original Google Maps |
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