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Originally Posted by Tourmaline
Looks like construction work to me. More Wilshire beautification. Notice barricade closest to the camera. To its right is another barricade that seems flat on the ground near where a tree or something botanical might be planted.
At bottom right hand of image is a sign for an overnight stop. The appearance of "Lanes" directly above, is that the name of the establishment, the proprietor, or an ad for a nearby bowling alley?
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Thanks for pointing out the barricades - they would certainly suggest construction of some sort.
I found the source for my original picture, and went back to check the lower right corner. The "Over Night Stop" is a hotel. To me the sign looks like "Norman & Lanes", but it's not very clear. Wikimedia dates the picture at 1945. After looking at
GW's post (above) and comparing rooflines, I'd say it's
2920 Wilshire.
Detail of picture at
wikimedia.org
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Originally Posted by Tourmaline
Thanks for the follow-up and clearing up what I thought was an optical illusion!
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I kept looking and came across an even better view. It shows the Associated gas station with the "A" logo on the roof and "GAS" sign at the corner.
Detail of picture at
USC Digital Library