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ethereal_reality · #**25481** Posted **Jan 13, 2015, 11:51 PM**

I'm stumped on the location of this one as well.

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ethereal_reality · #**25482** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 12:02 AM**

Couple walking on Hollywood Blvd. at Cosmo Street, 1952. (note the reflection at right)

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I could be wrong, but I don't think the photographer knew this couple.
(the Kodak moment might have been prompted by the attractive woman with her gloves and hosiery and her 'pippa middleton'.....

-the photo made me think of this again. Remember these two?

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Martin_Pal recently visited Cosmo Street here:
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...ostcount=25439

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Tetsu · #**25483** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 1:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

Here's another impressive transit photograph(no location given). -note the"Repossessed Furniture" store, and of course Basta's Italian American Market on the right.

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Thanks for posting this, e_r! I pass through this stretch of Eagle Rock Boulevard everyday and I figured it would eventually be covered on NLA sooner or later. While we're hanging around in the neighborhood, I should point out that there's a cluster of 1910'-1930's-ish buildings right across from what used to be Basta's Market, some of which can be seen in the vintage photo above.

These two can be seen in the center left of the photo e_r posted, Eagle Rock Blvd. & Ave. 35:

GSV

On the opposite side of Eagle Rock Blvd., you can see what remains of one of the Art Deco/streamline buildings at the center of e_r's photo:

Directly across from Basta's at Eagle Rock & Ave. 34, and out of frame for the original photo, are two more buildings that look like they could have been built in the 1910's or 20's:

I especially like this last building and the few interesting details it has retained, like the tiny windows/openings at the upper left and the Classical detail around the entrance. The words above the entrance read "Cray Building."

Finally, one more screencap from GSV to show the location of these buildings in relation to Basta's Market and the "repossessed furniture store."

HossC · #**25484** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 1:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

below: I could use some help figuring out the location of this photo. (I don't think we've seen it on NLA; I found it several nights ago on ebay)

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The white building on the right was once a branch of Bank of America. You can see it here from the other direction. The caption says:

"Los Angeles Transit Lines (ex-Los Angeles Railway) 5 Line car no. 1420 pauses for passengers on Eagle Rock Blvd. at the Colorado Blvd. Terminal. The image is dated January 20, 1950."

www.pacificelectric.org/Alan Weeks Collection

I don't think any of the buildings from e_r's picture survive, although the one behind the Texaco sign to the right of the streetcar in the picture above is still there (now painted white and nearly hidden by trees).

GSV

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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

I'm stumped on the location of this one as well.

ebay

This one is also on Colorado Boulevard. The triangular traffic island, cafe sign, street lights and KWKW sign in the background all match. I didn't find any recognizable extant buildings when I checked GSV. The radio shop, cafe and florist are now the parking lot for a small mall. The caption for this picture says:

"Remnants of the 5 Line are captured in this image dated June 15, 1948, at Townsend Avenue as part of the Los Angeles Transit Lines' abandonment."

www.pacificelectric.org/Alan Weeks Collection

Albany NY · #**25485** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 3:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by Martin Pal

E_R

Hollywood Historic Photos

I especially like the "blackout" model of car shown here. During WWII, the few cars that were produced (mostly for the war effort) were "blackout" models. That simply meant they were completely devoid of chrome, or other unnecessary ornamentation. Although homely-looking, driving one was something of a status symbol. It meant that you were important enough to be allowed a new vehicle, and the blackout treatment showed your devotion to the war effort. Original examples are highly sought after today by collectors.

CityBoyDoug · #**25486** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 5:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by Albany NY

I especially like the "blackout" model of car shown here. During WWII, the few cars that were produced (mostly for the war effort) were "blackout" models. That simply meant they were completely devoid of chrome, or other unnecessary ornamentation. Although homely-looking, driving one was something of a status symbol. It meant that you were important enough to be allowed a new vehicle, and the blackout treatment showed your devotion to the war effort. Original examples are highly sought after today by collectors.

I've read that tires and gasoline, these ''blackout'' cars could be obtained by doctors during WW II.

Wig-Wag · #**25487** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 6:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by HossC

Another view. The caption says:

"Los Angeles Railway maintenance car no. 9203 stops momentarily on its maintenance run. Note the two flatcars in tow carrying replacement rail."

www.pacificelectric.org/Jack Finn Collection

HossC and ER, the car shown in the photographs was one of eight nearly identical cars built by Pacific Electric between 1903 and 1915 that became Los Angeles Railway cars. These versatile "Power Cars" were built to haul dirt trains, work trains and light switching at Lary's Vernon yard. Some were built with full length roofs but lost them in later years. The last of the group, 9209 is preserved at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris, California. the basic design was also used by San Francisco's Market Street Railway and many other traction companies across the U.S.

The Market Street Railway photo shown is currently being offered by the same eBay seller.

Cheers,
Jack

ethereal_reality · #**25488** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 2:46 PM**

Tetsu, I enjoyed your GSV tour of Eagle Rock Boulevard between Ave. 34 & Ave. 35. That's quite an interesting little stretch.

I especially liked (loved) this building. (I didn't see it in my vintage photograph until you pointed it out)

originally posted by Tetsu

GSV

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...as well as the little Verdugo Hardware store with the massive faux "columns".
Have you ever gone in that store? I wonder if there are any art deco touches in the interior. (or maybe they have a framed vintage photo of the building hanging behind the counter) -wishful thinking I know.
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Albany_NY, I have never heard of a 'blackout' car before. -very interesting.

ethereal_reality · #**25489** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 3:07 PM**

An early form of speed dating?

mystery photo

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"Sid Grauman's Matrimonial Contest, Los Angeles."

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ethereal_reality · #**25490** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 3:34 PM**

Magnetic! Industrial Los Angeles ad 1927

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What do they mean by free labor?
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ethereal_reality · #**25491** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 4:02 PM**

California Invitation Day, Wednesday March 1st, 1911.

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ethereal_reality · #**25492** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 4:10 PM**

Los Angeles family 1914.

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"High school sweethearts from Boyle Heights, Anne McCorkell and Guy Morley who both lived in Boyle Heights
and some years after their marriage with their two sons Herbert and Franklyn."
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ethereal_reality · #**25493** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 5:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wig-Wag

Ed, since Vernon was a meat packing area I wonder if the Luer's sign refers to Luer Meat Pacing Company which was located on E. Vernon Avenue?

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The Luer Meat Rocket.

http://www.charlesphoenix.com/the-lu...-sunland-1955/

above: Luer's promotional rocketship in Sunland CA in late 1955. The rocket was built by the Standard Carriage Works in Vernon CA (located 1,200 feet from the Luer Packing Company)

And get this folks, the Luer Quality Meats rocket truck featured a 24 seat, 16mm movie theater and a vibrating floor!

ochistorical

And they didn't stop with the rocket; the company also published this oddity, Frankie Luer's Space Adventures with Davey Rocket!

https://www.mycomicshop.com/search?TID=415881
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and today.

http://walkingprescott.blogspot.com/...ace-ships.html

The present owner of the Luer Rocket has a website.
http://www.luerrocket.com/Home.html

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Hollywood Graham · #**25494** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 6:21 PM**

The "Rocket" must be a recreation of the rocket used by Commander Buzz Corey of the "Space Patrol" on the early 50's series Space Patrol. I liked watching that program as a kid. Sure was amateur compared to todays programs. I hope that after 20 yrs of sitting in Prescott that the owners will do something with it besides a home for wayward Rattlesnakes.

Wig-Wag · #**25495** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 7:02 PM**

Er, those are way cool pictures of the Leur Meatrocket!

Hollywood Graham, the best thing the rocket has going for it in Arizona is a dry climate. Hopefully it will survive until someone restores it!

Meanwhile, more, fun:

https://johneaves.wordpress.com/2009...t-a-lucky-kid/

and today.

http://walkingprescott.blogspot.com/...ace-ships.html

The present owner of the Luer Rocket has a website.
http://www.luerrocket.com/Home.html

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Martin Pal · #**25496** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 8:18 PM**

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Albany_NY, I have never heard of a 'blackout' car before. -very interesting.

Neither have I, Albany_NY, thanks for pointing it out!

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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

Couple walking on Hollywood Blvd. at Cosmo Street, 1952. (note the reflection at right)

ebay

I could be wrong, but I don't think the photographer knew this couple.
(the Kodak moment might have been prompted by the attractive woman with her gloves and hosiery and her little pippa middleton.....
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Nice photo! This would mean the ladies on the other side of the street in the distance are looking into the window of "Nancy's?" (Although the "S" in the upper right on the side isn't the same kind of "s" seen in HossC's photo of it.)

Martin Pal · #**25497** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 8:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

California Invitation Day, Wednesday March 1st, 1911.

ebay

Lockport is one of those "port" towns along the Erie Canal in New York State.
This one is about halfway between Buffalo and Rochester, New York. My first
college roommate was from that small town and, if I'm not mistaken, so was
Timothy McVeigh.

HossC · #**25498** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 8:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Martin Pal

Nice photo! This would mean the ladies on the other side of the street in the distance are looking into the window of "Nancy's?" (Although the "S" in the upper right on the side isn't the same kind of "s" seen in HossC's photo of it.)

The 1956 CD lists Nancy's ladies wear store just along the street at 6340 Hollywood Boulevard. In 1956, 6366 Hollywood Boulevard was a ladies wear store named Mimi's. Maybe the "S" belongs to that store. Incidentally, both Nancy's and Mimi's appear at 6366 in the 1960 CD.

HossC · #**25499** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 8:51 PM**

Remember the Hotel Buster/Buster Apartments from just over a week ago?

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So far, this is the only other picture I've found of the Hotel Buster/Buster Apartments - it's just across the street from the top of the Times tower. The plot next to the Buster Apartments would soon be filled with the Law Building, so maybe that's what the billboard in e_r's picture is advertising. I can't see the Buster Apartments in any of the pictures of the Law Building that I've come across so far, so was it knocked down when the Law Building was constructed?

LAPL

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I also like how the peaked roof of the Hotel Buster/Apartments is situated in the middle of the building. (quite unusual).

When I posted the LAPL image, I thought the building probably appeared in a shot looking in the other direction. Here's the picture I was thinking of, but not finding at the time. It's dated 1899. FredH posted a much larger version in post #12836

www.shorpy.com

Here's a much closer view of the Hotel Buster/Apartments building. When this picture was taken, 141½ N Broadway was known as Franklin House. The circular/triangular detail in the gable doesn't seem to appear on the other side. I'm also trying to work out the building to the left of Franklin House. It seems to have a plain two-story wall with steps at the front. The building had been replaced by a billboard and statue by the time of the 1920 picture in e_r's original post.

Detail of picture above.

Martin Pal · #**25500** Posted **Jan 14, 2015, 9:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

Los Angeles family 1914.
\"High school sweethearts from Boyle Heights, Anne McCorkell and Guy Morley who both lived in Boyle Heights
and some years after their marriage with their two sons Herbert and Franklyn."
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Franklyn is not amused.

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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

[URL=https://imageshack.com/i/f03prjrRj]The Luer Meat Rocket. [...]
And get this folks, the Luer Quality Meats rocket truck featured a 24 seat, 16mm movie theater and a vibrating floor!

Holy vibrating meat rocket, Batman!

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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

[URL=https://imageshack.com/i/f03prjrRj]
And they didn't stop with the rocket; the company also published this oddity, Frankie Luer's Space Adventures with Davey Rocket!
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I'm assuming the association with the hugely popular Davy Crockett, at the time, was not coincidental!