Thanks for trying
M_P. I haven't found anything on the Rancho Grande either.
FredH. I enjoyed your series of before & after photos of S. Main and 51st Street.
originally posted by
FredH
I was going to joke about the 'bird' on the Main St. sign (thinking it was actually a wire connector
behind the sign.
But after looking a little closer, I see that it's throwing a shadow
onto the sign, as if it's perched on it.
Hmmm...so is it a bird after all?
Here's a wooden survivor on 51st just off Main St.
GSV
Further west on 51st Street, nearer to Broadway, is this impressive survivor.
GSv
Between the two are numerous bungalows with some fine craftman's details.
GSV
CBD had mentioned the many empty lots, and the inability to get investments in the area.
So I was surprised/pleased to see this large construction project rising on Main St. across the street (and a little bit south)
of the corner store shown in
FredH's black & white photograph from 1932.
GSV
And as if by magic, here it is finished. (time traveling from one google-car to another)
GSv
I must say it's a nice looking project. (especially compared to some of the other projects being built in L.A.)
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