Category Archives: Architecture

Architectural Rambling — Gartz Court

Posted on July 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 3, 1984: A joint effort by the city of Pasadena and Pasadena Heritage will move the bungalows at Gartz Court, designed by Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey. The buildings were moved from 270 N. Madison to 745 N. Pasadena … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Hotel Green

Posted on July 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

A postcard of Pasadena's Hotel Green has been listed on EBay. Notice that it shows the archway over Raymond Avenue. Bidding starts at $1.99.

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GM May Recall 60,000 Cars; Angels Miss Their Scoreboard

Posted on July 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 18, 1979: The meltdown of the U.S. auto industry foretold — GM may recall 60,000 X-Cars (that was the Chevy Citation, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Omega and Pontiac Phoenix). And what's in the news? Illegal immigrants on Page 1 and … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Chester Place

Posted on July 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

A postcard showing a home in  Chester Place has been listed on EBay. Chester Place, near Adams and Figueroa, was developed by Judge Charles Silent. The development was named for Silent's  son Chester, a Stanford student who died in a … Continue reading →

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July 17, 1939: Nuestro Pueblo / Hollywood

Posted on July 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 17, 1939: Nuestro Pueblo stops at the Lasky barn on the Paramount lot, where it’s being used as a gymnasium.

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October 9, 1994: Julius Shulman Q & A

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times Interview Julius Shulman Capturing the Essence of California Architecture October 9, 1994 By Steve Proffitt, Steve Proffitt is a producer for Fox News and a contributor to National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” and “Morning Edition.” He … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — The Courthouse

Posted on July 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

A postcard showing an unusual view of Broadway, with the courthouse in the foreground at left and City Hall in the background, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $7.99.

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Found on EBay — Polytechnic High School

Posted on July 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

  A lot of 12 postcards, including Polytechnic High School, top left, and the library, bottom left, has been listed on EBay. Other postcards include Angels Flight, Bullock's downtown, the fountain at what is now Pershing Square, the alligator farm … Continue reading →

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Architectural Rambling, R.M. Schindler

Posted on July 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photo by Susanne Hayek Photography The 1941 Jose Rodriguez house at 1845 Niodrara Drive in Glendale, designed by R.M. Schindler, has been listed at $2,475,000. The home is an official Glendale landmark. Read more>>> This home sold for $550,000 in … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Figueroa Street

Posted on July 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

This postcard of Figueroa near Adams (close to the site of the old Auto Club headquarters) has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $5.99.

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Found on EBay — Batchelder Tile

Posted on July 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

This piece of Batchelder tile has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $4.99.

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Architectural Rambling — Ray Watt

Posted on July 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 10, 1963: The Times' real estate section features an 80-acre tract on Sepulveda Boulevard in Torrance being developed by Ray Watt, who died July 7. The condo development was called New Horizons–South Bay and was praised by Times Real … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Charles Mulford Robinson

Posted on July 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

A plan for Honolulu, 1907 In the early 20th century, Charles Mulford Robinson wrote a series of books on beautifying cities and developed specific plans for such places as Detroit and Los Angeles. Robinson proposed that Los Angeles build a … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo: Long Beach

Posted on July 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 10, 1939: Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens go down to Long Beach and visit Shorty Orr.

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Architecture — Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.

Posted on July 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Erik Grammer Real Estate Photography A 1948 home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. for the Allan Dorland family has been listed for sale at $749,000. The home at 1370 Morada Place in Altadena has been on the … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo: West Pico

Posted on July 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 7, 1939: Nuestro Pueblo stops at 5000 W. Pico, site of a one-room schoolhouse. View Larger Map

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Nuestro Pueblo: Arcadia

Posted on July 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 5, 1939: Nuestro Pueblo visits Lucky Baldwin's ranch in Arcadia.

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Ocean Park Development

Posted on July 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 1, 1899: Ocean Park is under development. The same general area as seen from Google Earth. Pier Avenue is on the left side of the image.

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Found on EBay — J.W. Robinson’s

Posted on June 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here's a bit of early Los Angeles opulence: The restroom at J.W. Robinson's, complete with a well. Purely decorative, I'm sure. Bidding starts at $7.99.

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Nuestro Pueblo: The Pico Adobe

Posted on June 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 30, 1939: Nuestro Pueblo visits the Pico Adobe. May 9, 1889: Pio Pico is back in court. Feb. 12, 1891: A Times editorial soliciting aid for Pico after his courtroom defeat. Today's Nuestro Pueblo sent me in search of … Continue reading →

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