[BifRayRock]

Originally Posted by GaylordWilshire

Speaking of the intersection as a constant vortex of change... while looking for a picture showing what might have been atop the smaller pole in BifRayRock's top shot above, I came across a view showing the Hancock lot empty, 3173 still standing, and 3143 replaced by a commercial building (for reference, see post 12298):


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The northwest corner in the beginning stages of demolition, ca. 1928. The house once belonged to L.A. muckety-muck J.F. Burkhard:

USCDL

If the billboard reminded you that you need to plan your trip to Washington, here's the schedule... 7 hours, 25 minutes by piston power:

Airline Timetables

More views Wilshire/Vermont area homes, circa '28.

This stretch of Wilshire truly was impressive (to me). Reminiscent of Orange Grove Blvd. in Pasadena (e.g., Wrigley Mansion without a gland transplant)


In no particular order. (West to East: S. New Hampshire > Vermont > Shatto > Westmoreland > Wilshire Place > Virgil)


1. Wilshire Place and Wilshire









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3. "Wilshire east from Vermont."










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4. Shatto and Wilshire



Shake Shatto and Rolls (Royce).













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5. The Hancock mansion adjoined by the World Famous Gland Specialist's abode (Vermont and Wilshire)

USC Digital




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8. Wilshire and Westmoreland (Pre Bullocks Wilshire?)





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9. Signs indicate Virgil and Wilshire








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10. North side of Wilshire, between Virgil and Wilshire Place.


Dana Point Sales Office



ALL (chopped up or otherwise) from USC Digital