Did the intersection of Third and Fairfax ever host electrified public transport? While no tracks are particularly evident, the overhead electric lines suggest something . . . along those lines.
Did the intersection of Third and Fairfax ever host electrified public transport? While no tracks are particularly evident, the overhead electric lines suggest something . . . along those lines.
Yes. Electric trolleybuses. Here's one northbound on Central Avenue just north of Industrial Street. "W. Third to Fairfax." Photo is dated June 7 1954.
The electric trolleybuses were so low-maintenance and reliable that many of them built in the USA in the 1940s and 1950s are still in service in other countries.
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...and just down the slope from that one is this modern apartment building, or maybe something commercial...oddly adjacent to the English-style house.... Some sloping Hollywood street?
Oh, wait, if we're going to post Perry Mason stills, and Grace Lee Whitney cheesecake, I will be compelled by sacred honor to post cheesecake stills of Grace Lee Whitney from 77 Sunset Strip. Fair warning!
"The Luau Restaurant opened in 1953 at 421 North Rodeo Drive by Steve Crane, who was married to Lana Turner. The Luau occupied the former site of Sugie's Tropics."
below: Today, this flashy post-modern atrocity occupies the former site of Sugie's Tropics and Steve Crane's Luau.
Soooo...you said "Don't ask me how I know."
.........
I CAN'T HELP IT. How do you know? Do you would for a utility co?
of course you don't have to answer me Otis._
When we replaced the electrical service to our home here in Pasadena, we wanted to put it where the old one was, to the rear of the north side. They insisted that it be put at the very front of the north side, so that the meter reader could get to it. That was a load of malarkey, because they installed a meter that is read remotely.
So while one City agency was making us jump through hoops doing stupid things to ensure a historically-accurate street view, another was doing its level best to destroy it.
And that's not the only time that sort of thing happened. We here in Pasadena are plagued with petty, sociopathic bureaucrats who get their thrills throwing their weight about. And it's only gotten worse since then.
When we replaced the electrical service to our home here in Pasadena, we wanted to put it where the old one was, to the rear of the north side. They insisted that it be put at the very front of the north side, so that the meter reader could get to it. That was a load of malarkey, because they installed a meter that is read remotely.
So while one City agency was making us jump through hoops doing stupid things to ensure a historically-accurate street view, another was doing its level best to destroy it.
And that's not the only time that sort of thing happened. We here in Pasadena are plagued with petty, sociopathic bureaucrats who get their thrills throwing their weight about. And it's only gotten worse since then.
LA cities now use drones to photograph your property from the air to see if you've made additions or improvements. Then they send the Property Tax investigators to your property to make additional assessments. Now your tax bill is higher.
These cheesecake photos are really interesting...especially the top two (well..especially #1 of Rosalind Roberts).
I mean, she's just standing there in a dirt lot holding books. I can't put into words why I find it so intriguing. It's like a good looking car-wreck.
#1
In 1959-60 Ms. Roberts was living at 6446 Lexington Ave. in Apt. #39. You could call her at HO 9-6965.
Bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out entirely in Monroe's hand, "To Bank of America, Sunset and Laurel Branch, Los Angeles 46, Calif.," and beautifully signed by Monroe, "Marilyn Monroe," payable to Frank Christon for $35, August 24, 1953. In fine condition. Monroe starred in three movies released in 1953—Niagara, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and How to Marry a Millionaire—emerging as one of Hollywood's major sex symbols. An incredibly desirable handwritten check from Hollywood's legendary 'blonde bombshell,' dating to her rise to fame as one of cinema's biggest stars.
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$500.00
It's probably from her time in Canada while filming Niagara. (one of my favorites!)
I thought it would be interesting (and fun ) to try and figure out what motorcycle club these gentlemen belonged to. They might be parked in front of their club (or favorite bar?)
If you look closely, you can see that they're all wearing German helmets with the spike on top.
There's a distinct possibility that this is a gay motorcycle club.
Note that there are numbers along the whole length of the yellow curb.
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) to try and figure out what motorcycle club these gentlemen belonged to. They might be parked in front of their club (or favorite bar?) 
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