Category Archives: Architecture

Found on EBay — Oriental Rugs

Posted on August 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Ever wonder where wealthy Angelenos got those Oriental rugs? Some of them came from A.M. Enfiajian, 516 S. Hill St. Bidding starts at $7.99.

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Artist’s Notebook — Vista del Arroyo Hotel

Posted on August 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Vista del Arroyo Hotel by Marion Eisenmann, July 31, 2009 This week, Marion Eisenmann sends a view from the Rose Bowl of one of Pasadena's old landmarks, the former Vista del Arroyo Hotel, which houses the Southern California headquarters of … Continue reading →

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11-Room House for $76,000

Posted on July 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 26, 1899: Reynolds Bros. built this house for $3,000 — $76,646.97 USD 2008.  

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Nuestro Pueblo — Gage Mansion

Posted on July 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 24, 1939: Gov. Henry T. Gage's home was such a well-known landmark that The Times rarely said where it was in writing about it during his term in office, from 1899 to 1903. The answer is yes, the Gage … Continue reading →

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Architectural Rambling — Pasadena

Posted on July 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 2, 1917: Architect Frederick C. Grable dies of anemia. Photo courtesy of Ray Combs / Dilbeck GMAC Real Estate A 1914 home at 888 S. Madison Ave. in Pasadena, designed by Frederick C. Grable and Clarence C. Austin, has … Continue reading →

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New Theater Planned for Plaza

Posted on July 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 21, 1889: Plans for a new theater on the Plaza … and a nasty dispute between a landlady and her tenant. He won't pay the bill or move. "Tracy, on his side, says that Mrs. Fuller was very abusive … Continue reading →

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Artist’s Notebook — Pasadena Ice Skating Center

Posted on July 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Pasadena Ice Skating Center by Marion Eisenmann, July 17, 2009. Young skater Emma Linde puts on a show. Los Angeles has had a hot spell for the last week so I gave Marion a list of alternatives to Travel Town, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Main Street at Night

Posted on July 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

This is a great image — a moody view of Main Street at night. You can almost hear the hollow clopping of horses' hooves and the bell of a streetcar up the block. Makes you wonder what might be happening … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: The Follies Closes

Posted on July 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 20, 1942: The Follies Theater, 327 S. Main St., which was once the Belasco, closes. I have another address for the Belasco of 335 S. Main, which I'm guessing was part of the same building. Update: Michael, you raise … Continue reading →

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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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