Category Archives: Downtown

Civil War in Iraq; Dodgers Plan Don Drysdale Dolls, March 10, 1959

Posted on March 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

The U.S. plans to keep nuclear bombers airborne at all times in response to the potential threat of a Soviet missile attack. A boy is rescued from a near-drowning at Echo Park Lake. The Times publishes a lengthy obituary on … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Pacific Electric Railway

Posted on March 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Now here’s an intriguing book. "A Pictorial Album of Electric Railroading" compiled by Donald Duke, published in 1958. Bidding starts at $30.

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Random Shot –Temple B’nai B’rith, 1896

Posted on March 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo I can’t even explain it, but I adore this building, Temple B’nai B’rith at Hope and 9th streets, which was built in 1896. The congregation sold the building in February 1927 and moved to Wilshire … Continue reading →

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February 28, 1959: Ex-Teamsters Boss Sentenced to Prison; Dodger Dome?

Posted on February 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

Feb. 28, 1959: Former Teamsters President Dave Beck is sentenced to prison. In the preceding two decades, The Times frequently attacked “Dave Beckism.” Ex-Teamsters Boss Dave Beck Dead at 99 JOHN BALZAR TIMES STAFF WRITER 28 December 1993 Dave Beck, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Mullet and Bluett

Posted on February 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

This postcard of the Mullen and Bluett store has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $3.99.

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Random Shot — 1911

Posted on February 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo I found this picture of the Los Angeles Trust and Savings Building and thought it would be fun to explore. It’s from about 1911. On closer examination, we find an interesting array of transportation: Horse-drawn … Continue reading →

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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on February 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

With the 50th anniversary of Raymond Chandler’s death coming up March 26, the Daily Mirror thinks it’s a perfect opportunity to take a long, thoughtful view of his enduring influence. I hope to gather a wide array of readers’ perspectives. … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters, February 20, 1919

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

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Central Vice Reports on the Norbo Grill, 1958

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times The Hotel Norbo, 526 E. 8th St., Feb. 14, 2009 Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times The former Norbo Grill, 530 E. 6th St., Feb. 14, 2009 Photographs by Catriona … Continue reading →

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Dodger Tickets Selling Fast, February 13, 1959

Posted on February 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

This 1959 World Series ticket has been listed on EBay with Buy It Now for $100. Dodger tickets for 1959 were going fast. The team already had grossed $1,250,000 in box seat sales for upcoming games at the Coliseum, according … Continue reading →

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Random Shot — Update

Posted on February 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo I received a couple of interesting notes about the photo of the Marsh-Strong Building. Although the photo isn’t dated, it’s evident the building hadn’t opened yet, so I would place it about 1913. Retired LAPD … Continue reading →

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Bunker Hill Project; Dodger Stadium Criticized, February 10, 1959

Posted on February 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Plans for the Bunker Hill area, which was declared a slum in 1949–and provided a location for many classic noir films. The same area via Google Earth. The "Dream City" from 1st Street to 5th Street and the Harbor Freeway … Continue reading →

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Koufax and Drysdale — Ladies Only!

Posted on February 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

Don’t you love this ad? Throwback Thursby has more on this tomorrow.

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Random Shot, Downtown

Posted on February 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo I found this picture of the Marsh-Strong Building, at Spring, Main and 9th streets, while looking for something else. Isn’t it great? An ad for the opening in 1914. Let’s take a closer look. … Continue reading →

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Landmark to Be Torn Down, February 8, 1959

Posted on February 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by John Malmin / Los Angeles Times Broadway and 2nd Street in a photo published Feb. 8, 1959. And the intersection via Google maps’ street view, showing The Times corporate garage. As far as I can determine, the original … Continue reading →

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Trial of Former Mayor’s Aide to Begin, Feburary 7, 1939

Posted on February 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

It’s a bit hard to tell from reference photographs, but I believe this is a Lockheed Hudson being assembled in Burbank. Trial of Joe Shaw, brother of recalled Mayor Frank Shaw, on 66 counts of altering public records. Fire Department … Continue reading →

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Sholem Aleichem Turns 150

Posted on February 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

By Jonathan Kirsch The writer known as Sholem Aleichem (Sholem Rabinovich, 1859-1916) was a towering figure in the Yiddish-speaking world, praised in his own lifetime as "the Jewish Mark Twain." The critic Irving Howe later singled him out as "the … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo, February 1, 1939

Posted on February 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

This is the bluff overlooking the Cornfield and a good route into downtown if the Pasadena Freeway is jammed. I’ve been neglectful in posting Nuestro Pueblo — so many stories, only one Larry Harnisch. Here’s an interesting entry on a … Continue reading →

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Airliner Plunges Into N.Y. River; Dodgers Sign Contracts, February 4, 1959

Posted on February 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times put out an extra, but the runover page wasn’t microfilmed. All we have is the cover. Notice that Gov. Pat Brown is opposed to a state lottery. "Evil Woman" Ingrid Bergman pretends she doesn’t know she’s attractive in … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — February 3, 1959

Posted on February 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Pool Comeback Those who don’t get around to the right places are probably unaware of a significant social phenomenon. Pool halls, where many leading citizens of today learned about life, are back. Well, halfway. Actually they never really disappeared. They … Continue reading →

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