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[ethereal_reality]

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Originally Posted by HossC

It looks like they're creating what is now Angel's Knoll.

Wow, that's pretty cool.

...Thanks, Hoss. I appreciate it.




Just for FUN.

NO DATE.....la.urbanize




Google Earth

..................................................................................................................................................Grassy knoll (when compared to the first aerial)





Grassy knoll,where have I heard that before?

[quickstop]

Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

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Wow, that's pretty cool.

...Thanks, Hoss. I appreciate it.




Just for FUN.

NO DATE.....la.urbanize




Google Earth

..................................................................................................................................................Grassy knoll (when compared to the first aerial)





Grassy knoll,where have I heard that before?

These are the plans for that site, from google
The former Angels Knoll park in Downtown Los Angeles is slated for a major redevelopment known as Angels Landing, a $1.6-$2 billion project featuring two high-rise towers with luxury hotels, condos, and apartments. Designed by Handel Architects, the project will include a 63-story tower—potentially making it one of the city's tallest—and a 42-story tower, along with a, public plaza.
Key Details on the Angels Landing Project:
Location: The site is located at 4th and Hill Streets, adjacent to the Angel's Flight railway.
Development Plan: The project aims to include 432 residential units, two luxury hotels, 72,000 sq. ft. of retail/restaurant space, and a public park called "Angels Terrace".
Status & Hurdles: Although the project received city approvals and was slated for completion around the 2028 Olympics, it has faced delays and litigation, with reports in late 2025 suggesting the city terminated the agreement and the site might face a new, possibly public, auction.
Developers: The project was awarded to a team including MacFarlane Partners, The Peebles Corporation, and Claridge Properties.
While originally proposed to transform the former park into a vibrant, mixed-use space, the project's future has been clouded by ongoing financial and development challenges as of late 2025.
Downtown L.A's $1.6 billion Angels Landing advances after ...
Mar 31, 2022 — Between the two towers, the development is set to include a pair of luxury hotels (one in each building), 180 condominiums, 252 re...

The Architect’s Newspaper

Angels Knoll | Urbanize LA
The Angels Landing development in downtown Los Angeles is a $2 billion, two-tower project that will rise next to the Angels Flight...

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Angels Landing (Los Angeles) - Wikipedia
The Angels Landing development in Downtown Los Angeles, initially heralded as a transformative urban project, has become mired in ...

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[Martin Pal]

I'd heard about this almost a decade ago.

Deezen

According to the Wikipedia site:
Angels Landing is a cancelled development complex in Downtown Los Angeles, California, that was the result of a public bidding process. The site's publicized, but never realized, development plans consisted of two traditional high-rise buildings and an outdoor park. The site is currently the subject of litigation between Angels Landing Partners and the City of Los Angeles. The development team has a controversial history of stalled or incomplete projects with no high-rise development and experience and their ambitious proposal had little real world potential of completion.

[HossC]

Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

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Does anyone recognize the dude next to Zsa Zsa Gabor?



Asking for a friend....

It looks like her fourth husband, Herbert Hutner (married 1962-66).

[riichkay]

7th St. near Broadway, as per the caption.....photo is undated, my guess would be about 1970.

Image courtesy of Flickr.

[ethereal_reality]

Originally Posted by HossC

It looks like Zsa Zsa's fourth husband, Herbert Hutner (married 1962-66).

Thanks, Hoss.

I wonder if he had that look on his face for all four years of the marriage.




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[ethereal_reality]

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Surprise! ..I have a mystery location.


"35mm Slide 1970's Los Angeles City Street Scene Classic Cars"



eBay





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[Lwize]

Banquet on a Bun? I'm in!

[ethereal_reality]

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LOL, I noticed that too.


And here's a mystery construction site from 1969.


"35mm Slide 1969 Los Angeles Construction Site City View "



eBay




GOOD LUCK noirishers!
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[Lorendoc]

Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

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LOL, I noticed that too.


And here's a mystery construction site from 1969.


"35mm Slide 1969 Los Angeles Construction Site City View "



eBay




GOOD LUCK noirishers!
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Wilshire & Westwood? Mormon temple is on right.

[quickstop]

Originally Posted by Lorendoc

Wilshire & Westwood? Mormon temple is on right.

Yup, you can see the edge of the now Oxy petroleum building on the left, funny, I grew up there and I'm having a hard time remembering the round building in the picture.
I do remember the Chevrolet dealer though

[HossC]

Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

Surprise! ..I have a mystery location.

"35mm Slide 1970's Los Angeles City Street Scene Classic Cars"


eBay

That's the California Market Center at 110 East 9th Street. The view is looking from Spring Street with Main joining on the left.


GSV

[ethereal_reality]

You lined up the before and after photos PERFECTLY!. I'm impressed, Hoss.


& thanks for the follow-ups to the construction site mystery photograph, Lorendoc and quickstop.


I appreciate everyone's help. ..(as always)

[ethereal_reality]

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This color slide from 1961 isn't a mystery location but it's interesting nonetheless.

"Vintage 35mm Color Slide Photo-Hollywood Freeway Sign- Cars - 1961"


eBay


I recognize . . . .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWSmMUYe7II

. . which sadly burnt down in 1997.


I'm pretty sure the street is ARGYLE.

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[ethereal_reality]

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STOP THE PRESSES!



I wonder if this slide was taken the very same day- (same eBay seller / same year)
Sidenote:...This slide seems vaguely familiar to me - so might have seen it before)


"Vintage 35mm Slide Photo- Street Scene- Woman- California - 1961"


eBay





Here's a closer look at everything behind her.


detail



And if you look in the distance the street either dead ends or curves.



super-duper detail


What street is this?...

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[HossC]

Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

"35mm Slide 1969 Los Angeles Construction Site City View "


eBay

Originally Posted by Lorendoc

Wilshire & Westwood? Mormon temple is on right.

Originally Posted by quickstop

Yup, you can see the edge of the now Oxy petroleum building on the left, funny, I grew up there and I'm having a hard time remembering the round building in the picture.
I do remember the Chevrolet dealer though

From Vintage Los Angeles on Facebook:

Perpetual Savings Bank - Westwood branch - located at Wilshire and Glendon. This mid century / space age structure was built in 1962, designed by Edward Durell Stone design. Demolished in '85.


Vintage Los Angeles on Facebook (more pictures at link)

[HossC]

Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

STOP THE PRESSES!

I wonder if this slide was taken the very same day- (same eBay seller / same year)
Sidenote:...This slide seems vaguely familiar to me - so might have seen it before)

"Vintage 35mm Slide Photo- Street Scene- Woman- California - 1961"


eBay

What street is this?...

We're looking north on Ivar Avenue from the parking lot next to the Knickerbocker (the name is visible on the second sign). In the distance on the left are the Aldo Nido Apartments.

[Murphy de la Sucre]

hotel room rate 2 dollars in 1933, then why all average above 60 dollars in 2026

i thought american dollar is strong

[Alkapone]

The big hole at Wilshire & Westwood was once Truman’s Drive-in & Restaurant with a prior history all the way back to the hi ho Drive in and the College Court Cafe.

[ethereal_reality]

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This place?





It appears to line up.


GSV

So in the eBay slide we're looking at the back-side of the Mormon Temple.

Thanks for your help, Alkapone.
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