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The set of sepia photographs from the turn of the century also included this one of the Sierra Madre Villa.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/580/04q7.jpgebay we've seen the Sierra Madre Villa before here: (it doesn't resemble the above photograph at all) http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...ostcount=11151 and a short newspaper article courtesy of GW http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...ostcount=11162 below:I thought I'd go ahead and re-post this excellent view of the veranda. Quote:
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...now for the last two photographs in the set.
The Shorb House in neighboring San Marino circa 1901. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...0/198/oi8w.jpgebay Presbyterian church, Pasadena 1901. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...0/837/o73g.jpgebay I'm not sure if this beautiful church is still standing. I'll have to check into it. |
If you look closely, you can see a line of buses in front of the Pioneer Memorial (the waterfall appears to be working)
1962 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...90/34/f8x3.jpgebay see :) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/27/y6xn.jpg I'm curious about these two building as well. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/69/6uyr.jpg I think the 7 shaped building is part of the underground parking (I've circled the ramp below). I wonder what the tall/pylon type sign (in green) And if this an underground garage, how did this long narrow older building (in yellow) remain standing? http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/560/bpig.jpg Silly questions I know, but it's fun to truly inspect these photographs. _ |
A minor point, but......
What may have caused some confusion is that you are looking at a SANTA BARBARA directory - NOT an L.A. one. Quote:
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"Exterior view of the Presbyterian Church in Pasadena, in 1885." http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...enaChurch1.jpg LAPL "Exterior view of First Presbyterian Church at the northwest corner of Colorado Street and Garfield Avenue, in Pasadena." http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...enaChurch2.jpg LAPL "Exterior view of the Presbyterian Church on the northwest corner of Colorado Street and Garfield Avenue, in Pasadena, in 1876. Tower was blown down in the windstorm of 1888. A trolley pulled by horses is shown in the foreground." http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...enaChurch3.jpg LAPL "View of Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena looking east from Marengo Ave. circa 1888. The church at right is First Methodist Church. The church at left is Pasadena Presbyterian Church, located on the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Colorado." http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...enaChurch4.jpg LAPL "Exterior view of the Presbyterian Church on the northwest corner of Colorado Street and Garfield, in Pasadena. View of the exterior is after the 1893 wind damage." http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...enaChurch5.jpg LAPL The northwest corner of Colorado and Garfield as it appears today. I think the church in the pictures above got replaced by a different church soon after these pictures were taken. http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...enaChurch6.jpg GSV |
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P.S.: Whoever asked, Scandia was located on the opposite side of the street. (Sunset Blvd.) |
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:previous: I have to agree RiT, that house caught my eye right away. There seems to be a blend of three or four architectural styles
(example: the classical porch/entrance with Ionic columns while the balcony above is almost Asian influenced) __ Thanks for the many photos of the Presbyterian Church HossC. So was the steeple taller and then later shortened, or shorter first then taller?* *oops..I failed to noticed the dates. It was shortened. __ |
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http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/...000&height=700Columbia University The kicker? It still exists today, though dramatically altered. It was moved to 2162 N. Holliston Ave. in Altadena, during the 20's (quite possibly when Colorado was widened in 1929). If I remember correctly, the alterations were carried out by Henry Greene. It's definitely nothing close to what it used to be but interesting that it's still here. Google view is mostly obscured by trees: http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/...psec370fdb.jpgGSV |
Sierra Madre Villa Hotel/nearby Victorian survivors
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Actually it seems that there is a resemblance, if you just compare the middle or right building in the top photograph with the one in the second pic. Definitely some alterations but overall the form is about the same, I'd say. And, on the subject of "ruins," there's actually more than just that. The laundry building from the hotel is actually intact, located at 1577 Old House Road, now functioning as a home: http://pasadena.cfwebtools.com/CFFil...1979348296.PNGCHRID I was exploring in the neighborhood of where the Sierra Madre Villa Hotel once stood, and I was surprised to find some intact Victorian houses. I wonder what their histories are, and if they were related in any way to the hotel itself, as they are located extremely close to the site of the hotel. Here's some photos I took of two of the homes, located at 3438 & 3414 Vosburg Street, respectively: http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5a888957.jpg http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/...ps597adfac.jpgPhotos by me The real estate websites say that the house at 3438 was built in 1889. Totally did not expect to find homes of this vintage in those hills. There were a few others in the area too but they were too obscured by trees to get any good photos. |
My visit to Bonnie Brae house....1995
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...psac87a06d.jpg DWH photo This is the view from the Azusa street church original location. This is my photo from 1995. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...psd0984246.jpg DWH photo In this photo we see the minister, William Seymour, at the lower left. Thanks ER for posting the photos of the Azusa Street Revival of 1906. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ps143d7f48.jpg This GSV will give you a general feeling for the neighborhood of the Bonnie Brae house at the Left.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ps790f43b5.jpg GSV For more detailed information on the Azusa Street Pentecostal Revival, here is a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azusa_Street_Revival |
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I have to say the Greene's sense of design certainly improved over time, of course they could have just been following Mr. Swan's wishes. Thanks for sharing your insights with us Tetsu. -much appreciated. |
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Into every life rain must fall...a few Swan items: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M...6/swanarts.jpghttps://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-h...s286/swan5.jpg LAH June 14, 1898/LAT Dec 2, 1898/LAH Feb 17, 1898 |
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GaylordWilshire, I'm always amazed at how many of you guys can quickly pull up news clippings pertaining to whatever is being discussed. Great info, albeit a tragic story. |
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April 20th, 1960, Elvis arrives at Union Station and leaves via Taxi. Source describes trip via train to Union Station and then mentions LA Airport. Not clear how or why LAX is involved. http://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/..._april_20.html http://photos.elvispresleymusic.com....m_gi_blues.jpg http://photos.elvispresleymusic.com....california.jpg Captioned as "Los Angeles Airport" Col Parker rides shotgun. ('55 Plymouth Savoy or Belvedere?) http://photos.elvispresleymusic.com....lifornia_2.jpghttp://photos.elvispresleymusic.com....lifornia_2.jpg http://photos.elvispresleymusic.com....lifornia_3.jpg '66 Somewhere on Sunset (?) Elvis and Johnny Rivers http://s1.postimage.org/dmwbmv9kf/ha...ers_singer.jpghttp://s1.postimage.org/dmwbmv9kf/ha...ers_singer.jpg December 3, 1970, Elvis receives gold Commissioner's badge from Chief Ed Davis http://www.elvis-collectors.com/cand...ral/hug70x.jpghttp://www.elvis-collectors.com/cand...ral/hug70x.jpg Elvis and possibly one of Chief Davis' assistants? http://www.elvis-collectors.com/cand...ral/hug70b.JPGhttp://www.elvis-collectors.com/cand...ral/hug70b.JPG ________________________ August '64 - Four Lads from Liverpool pose in front of their temporary Bel Air digs. (Beatle loafers? Not sure about George) http://media2.newsobserver.com/smedi....AuSt.156.jpeghttp://media2.newsobserver.com/smedi....AuSt.156.jpeg |
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http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...algoDrugs1.jpg Here's part of the Main Street North entry from the 1956 CD. http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...algoDrugs2.jpg LAPL We've seen some of these names before in this picture which was originally posted just over three years ago. Quote:
NB. I've lightened the USC image. http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...3.jpg~original USC Digital Library |
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https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-B...ionaerstar.jpg The red star indicates the building seen in your shots, Chuck--"Los Angeles Airport" seems to have just been an assumption on the source's part. The yellow star indicates the Post Office Terminal Annex building.... As for the taxi... it's a 6-cylinder '55 Plymouth Plaza. Now, if only I could get paid for this.... |
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In '37 it appears that this was the location for Bill Davis' Motor Car Dealership. http://jpg3.lapl.org/pics35/00067284.jpg http://jpg3.lapl.org/pics35/00067284.jpg GW - Thanks for the Plaza assist. Familiar with the engine badging. The "Plaza" may have been memorable for all the wrong reasons. ;) |
Fly or take the train...?
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