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Something you guys might be interested in is the video game L.A. Noire.

It has a pretty accurate re-creation of 1947 Los Angeles. I have been playing it for the last month or so and have been able to be inside the old hall of records buildings, central library, etc.
Also, it is fun to see 3rd and Hill St as an actual HILL! I've walked past Angel's Flight, and even driven through Old Hollywood past Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

I have always been fascinated with Los Angeles and have lived here my entire life.

THANK YOU everyone for this amazing forum post. I've got about 27 pages into it so far.