Category Archives: art and artists

From the Daily Mirror Files: Merce Cunningham, 1980

Posted on July 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

     April 4, 1980: The late Daniel Cariaga interviews Merce Cunningham for a Times feature story. One line reads: "When career over, how do you want to be remembered?" Note: Several months ago I rescued several boxes of old ephemeral … Continue reading →

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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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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Educational Comics

Posted on July 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 22, 1944: Edward Steichen throws out his paintbrushes and takes up photography. It's not clear if the above story is entirely true — but it is entertaining.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on July 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 21, 1943: Shout-out to David Croy and other fans of vintage lettering. Notice the different handling of "Frankenstein" (bolted together) and "Wolf Man" (furry) with this elegant script for "meets" as if it's a party invitation. And all the lettering … 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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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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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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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

On July 15, 1939, Jane Seewerker, wife of Times writer Joe Seewrker, died in Long Beach. Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens had been producing three features a week, but after Jane Seewerker's death, their schedule went to once a week.

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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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Holy Barbarians — Continued

Posted on July 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Reading "Holy Barbarians" has turned into a curious case of role reversal. I was a youngster when the book was published and the beats and squares who populate Lawrence Lipton's study of the Venice scene would have been my parents' … 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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Artist’s Notebook: City Hall

Posted on July 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles City Hall, July 3, 2009 Since I began posting Nuestro Pueblo last year, I've wanted to feature contemporary artwork of historic Los Angeles in the spirit of what Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens did in 1938-39. Not long … Continue reading →

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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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Found on EBay — Florentine Gardens

Posted on July 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

A large lot of cocktail napkins from the 1940s, including several from the Florentine Gardens, left, and quite a few from San Diego, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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