Category Archives: Downtown

Voices — Jevne’s Groceries

Posted on January 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

Ray M. Whitt Jr. writes from Spain: My grandfather, Benjamin Adelbert Gray, worked for Jevne’s Grocery Store at 40 Spring Street. He and his family, including my mother, Maurine Gray Whitt, now 100 years old, lived at that time on … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — 1959 Thomas Guide.

Posted on January 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

Another vintage Thomas Guide has been listed on EBay. This one is from 1959. Bidding starts at $9.95.

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The Ghosts of Wrigley Field, January 24, 1969

Posted on January 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Hal Moulin / Los Angeles Times Wrigley Field, Oct. 3, 1944, as the San Francisco Seals defeat the L.A. Angels. "Roadside Baseball" looksat Wrigley Field John Hall wrote a couple of columns bidding farewell to Los Angeles’ Wrigley … Continue reading →

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Former child star dies in fight over $50, voices of Chavez Ravine, January 22, 1959

Posted on January 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

I finally found a Times story in which the paper talked about people living in the Chavez Ravine area. Cordell Hicks’ short story told of some local kids who tried to find a place in their neighborhood to play baseball. … Continue reading →

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Historic Images of Los Angeles on Flickr

Posted on January 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

This is my new favorite thing: The Library of Congress’ Flickr account with thousands of photos such as the panorama of flying officers at Love Field, Texas, Aug. 20, 1918. And this is the first all-woman jury in Los Angeles, … Continue reading →

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Jerry Lewis Plays First Base for Dodgers, January 18, 1959

Posted on January 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

I’m sure there’s a joke here someplace. The Times’ political power broker Kyle Palmer writes a glowing piece about biographies of Eisenhower and Nixon.    On the comics page, Stephen F. Austin straightens out some pesky Indians and Delilah gets … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Robinson’s

Posted on January 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

A clever little item from J.W. Robinson’s: A combination shoehorn and buttonhook. Listed on EBay with bids starting at $9.99.

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Dodger Stadium — and a Zoo, January 15, 1959

Posted on January 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

A mail bomb loaded with dynamite sits in the post office for three weeks because the victim didn’t leave a forwarding address! Fresh off an apparent victory in getting a downtown stadium for the Dodgers, some City Council members moved … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Overell’s, 1908

Posted on January 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s a pin from Overell’s, listed on EBay. Bids start at $14.99.

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California Supreme Court OKs Dodger Deal, January 14, 1959

Posted on January 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

A federal grand jury in Los Angeles will investigate organized crime. The state Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the Dodgers and City Hall, moving plans for a baseball stadium in Chavez Ravine one huge step closer to reality. … Continue reading →

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Thousands in Los Angeles pray for peace, January 14, 1939

Posted on January 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

About 4,000 worshipers attend a Perpetual Novena for Our Sorrowful Mother at St. Vibiana’s Cathedral. People knelt in the aisles, in the doorways and outside praying for peace and for relief of the poor, The Times says. County Supervisor Roger … Continue reading →

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Demonstators protest arrival of Soviet leader; Dodger turns to acting, January 11, 1959

Posted on January 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Soviet Deputy Prime Minister Mikoyan provokes demonstrations in San Francisco en route to his visit to Los Angeles. Recall that Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev will come to Los Angeles later in the year. And a federal court strikes down a … Continue reading →

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Dodgers move outfield fence, January 10, 1959

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Dodgers announced they were moving the Coliseum fences in and The Times saw it as a victory for Duke Snider. The dimensions were reduced in center (425 feet to 410) and right-center fields (440 to 385). The short porch … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — 1945 Thomas Guide.

Posted on January 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

A 1945 Thomas Bros. Guide has turned up on EBay. These vintage maps are always useful for people interested in Los Angeles history and there’s a motley collection of them at the Daily Mirror HQ. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock — January 5, 1959

Posted on January 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Men of Good Will As the chill of dusk settled over 2nd and Spring streets Newsboy Bill Franklin noticed his helper, Juan Jiminez, 10, was shivering. Juan sells papers for him after school. "You’ll freeze in that T-shirt," Bill said. … Continue reading →

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Broadcaster looks at the future of TV sports

Posted on January 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

The story posed a simple question: Would television hurt or help sports attendance? ‘Television is only a very good substitute for the actual game. The camera cannot cover all of the interesting factors. And to the real sports addict, yelling … Continue reading →

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January 1, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Unsung Heroines Today the focus is on that thriving city north of South Pasadena.  The bands will play, the crowds will roar, the traffic will snarl. But in all the gigantic gymkhana there will be no mention of those unsung … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, 1959!

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

The rest of the world may peer into a darkened crystal ball, but at the Daily Mirror, we know what the future has to bring. In 1959, Los Angeles won the series and we lost Errol Flynn and Raymond Chandler. … Continue reading →

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Fierce fighting in Cuba, near riot as Colts win over Giants, December 29, 1958

Posted on December 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Creswell, Ore., farmer Harry Holt helps bring 107 Eurasian children from South Korean for adoption in the United States. Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5Part 6 (missing)Part 7Part 8 The Colts defeated the New York Giants to win the NFL championship … Continue reading →

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Holiday greetings

Posted on December 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Merry Christmas from the Daily Mirror!

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