noirish Los Angeles v2.0

[odinthor]

Well done, Alkapone!

From the 1909 birdseye map, here's a detail, with the Locke at center (2nd St. is hidden):


LOC

[HossC]

Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

A quick glimpse into the past.

"1940s 'New' Chinatown Los Angeles CA Kim King Inn Rice Bowel Cafe Original Photo"


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. . with the very cool L.A. border.

I don't think I'd want to eat at the Rice Bowel Cafe. Luckily, it's just the eBay seller's spelling that's off.

[riichkay]

Sepulveda and Santa Monica Blvd. facing west, Dec. 1983....via Flickr.

[Alkapone]

Originally Posted by odinthor

Well done, Alkapone!

From the 1909 birdseye map, here's a detail, with the Locke at center (2nd St. is hidden):


LOC

Looks like we’re actually dealing with the realm of Engine Company #3 (post-1901) in the 200 block: https://bunkerhilllosangeles.com/2024/06/09/the-fire-stations-of-bunker-hill/

A shot looking from the front & up the road..




sourced bunkerhill (obtained from homestead) as above.

[ethereal_reality]

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I don't seeing this stereoview on NLA.

It's the view N. W. from Angel's Flight.


eBay

What kind of lamp is that? The bulb looks normal. . .the rest of it not so much.
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[ethereal_reality]

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Take a look at this beautiful art deco gate.



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"DETAIL: NORTHERN SIDE OF ENTRANCE GATE - W.P. Story Building, 610 South Broadway, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA"


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[odinthor]

Stepping aside from your question for a moment, e_r: Strictly speaking that stereoview appears to be from the rooftop aerie of the Elks Club adjacent to Angels Flight.


odinthor collection

[ethereal_reality]

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Hmm. . .could be. ...I wondered where those large lamps might be located.










Original 1954 color slide - Pershing Square, Los Angeles




I like how Paramount made the whole side of the building a marquee.


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[ethereal_reality]

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Concept illustration 1952.


LAPL

[ethereal_reality]

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"Orig 1954 Slide Los Angeles City Hall Downtown Vintage Cars Kodachrome "








A bit larger / take your pick.


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[Flyingwedge]

Could someone please ID the convertible? Thanks!

[HossC]

Originally Posted by Flyingwedge

Could someone please ID the convertible? Thanks!

It's a bit blurry, but my guess would be a circa 1940 Ford Deluxe.

[Earl Boebert]

Originally Posted by HossC

It's a bit blurry, but my guess would be a circa 1940 Ford Deluxe.

Agree.

Cheers,

Earl

[Godzilla]

Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

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I don't seeing this stereoview on NLA.

It's the view N. W. from Angel's Flight.


eBay

What kind of lamp is that? The bulb looks normal. . .the rest of it not so much. .

Suspect it is an early electric arc lamp, no shade.






https://electricmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/GE1911_p8.jpg


https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/...d6ecd5184a4ecbe422786ef72afb07b57426da9b



https://earlyelectrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ABstreet1_org_l_org_z-600x600.jpg



https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/...6b7f1d04212b768f3c893625a10979ea3a4aab1a

[ethereal_reality]

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THANKS, Godzilla.

I was hoping someone would answer my question.

I appreciate it.

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[ethereal_reality]

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A NOIRISH post.

A family tragedy.







I'd like to know where the Paynes were living in 1934. . .
and I wonder if there are any photographs of Louis Payne, the murderer.

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[HossC]

According to the 1934 CD, Carrie L Payne (wid J W) was living at 520 S Mariposa Avenue. That's the extant Longine Apartments, a 48-unit complex built 1928 - see GSV.

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Thanks, Hoss. I'll check it out.


CULVER CITY 1967

Can anyone decipher the name of the store in the middle?




That's an excellent looking Ford Mustang!


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[ethereal_reality]

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"How Indoor OIL Field would Operate"

Has anyone ever heard of 'slant' drilling?





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I think the Pan Pacific Auditorium is in the illustration.

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We recently saw the Elmiro Here.
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