Category Archives: Transportation

Matt Weinstock, Dec. 19, 1959

Posted on December 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

  On Eucalyptus Trees     On a distinct hill, eucalyptus trees are things of beauty, particularly to roving artists, who depict them standing as graceful sentinels against the sky.  Up close as in your backyard, phooey!  In a strong wind … Continue reading →

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Preparations for Aviation Week

Posted on December 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Navajo blankets from 1909. I’ll bet some were beauties.   Dec. 14, 1909: "One man, writing from a Nevada town, says he will have a flying machine ready with 36 propellers while several expect to fly from Southern California cities … Continue reading →

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Three Accused of Fraud in Newspaper Contest

Posted on December 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Dec. 13, 1909: Los Angeles police detain three people accused of swindling the Ogden, Utah, Evening Standard in a publicity campaign. Ogden Mayor William Glassman, a part-owner of the  paper, says the suspects conspired to take a $300 prize … Continue reading →

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Texas a Gateway for Drugs From Mexico, Officials Say

Posted on December 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Walter W. Williams, 117, the last living Civil War veteran, is in critical condition.   “Dear Jesus, I am writing to you instead of Santa because you are what Christmas is. I would like to say before we all forget … Continue reading →

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Rain Floods Downtown Streets

Posted on December 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

  A young woman gets carried across a flooded street at Jefferson and Grand.   Dec. 10, 1909: “There are few sights funnier than a large crowd on the streets during a heavy downpour. Such was the case yesterday. During … Continue reading →

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President’s Pilot Worries About Trip to Afghanistan

Posted on December 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

“Remember, leave your blood at the Red Cross, not on the highway,” says Capt. Dan Mathews of "Highway Patrol." Air pollution is linked to lung ailments. “Take a Giant Step” opens. And I’ve added to my Netflix queue. Dec. 9, … Continue reading →

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Mules for Sale

Posted on December 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Dec. 9, 1909: Mules are for sale at 1782 E. Main Street, autos at 747-749 S. Spring. Los Angeles traffic in this era consisted of streetcars, horse-drawn vehicles, automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians. It was an interesting time. My … Continue reading →

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Predictions for Aviation Week

Posted on December 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Dec. 7, 1909: How would you describe flying in an airplane to someone who’s never done it in a time when all but a few people are earthbound?  "By climbing to the top of a tall tree in a … Continue reading →

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A Deadly Encounter With John Barleycorn

Posted on December 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles is getting ready for Aviation Week, Jan. 10-20, 1910.   Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times I found a copy of the Aviation Week poster on the L.A. Conservancy’s “The Sixties Turn 50” tour.   Reprints … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Duesenberg

Posted on December 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

What is described as an original manual for a Duesenberg Model J has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $1,200. A little pricier than the set of eight pistons, with bidding that started at $100. Then again, a lot … Continue reading →

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Singer Pleads Not Guilty to Soliciting

Posted on December 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Akron has remote-control dachshunds — “a zany plaything.” Johnnie Ray says he just invited a friendly undercover officer up to his room for a nightcap. Nothing indecent about that. Mr. Flynn, would you like gold plating on that nude statue … Continue reading →

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Driving Lesson Ends in Crash With Trolley

Posted on November 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

  [googlemaps https://maps.google.com/maps/sv?cbp=12,286.48,,0,-1.06&cbll=34.067659,-118.225897&v=1&panoid=ybIR0sriyeKOE7LJSSmtcw&gl=&hl=en” width=”600″>View Larger Map Wilhardt Street and Main, the general area of the first accident between a streetcar and an auto. View Larger MapMain and Alameda, the general area of the second accident – and only a block … Continue reading →

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Five Killed, Three Injured as Trolley Hits Car

Posted on November 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

One of the victims is removed from a streetcar at the Pacific Electric Building. Nov. 26, 1909: The Santa Ana Flyer hits a  car carrying 10 members of the Jacobs family on their way home from a Thanksgiving party. The … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Nov. 23, 1959

Posted on November 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Adrift in the City       A bellboy, 25, was in municipal court a few days ago charged with impersonating an officer.  His arrest grew out of an argument in a saloon when the bartender refused to sell him … Continue reading →

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Police Unable to Stop Rising Tide of Auto Thefts

Posted on November 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

  As the country went dry, companies offered a way for people to brew their own alcohol.  Remember, beer is a health drink!      Nov. 23, 1919: “Motor car thefts are increasing and will continue to increase until some … Continue reading →

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Smoking Restricted on Streetcars

Posted on November 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

    Nov. 23, 1909: A law regulating smoking on streetcars goes into effect. From now on, smokers must take the rear seats of the cars.

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Pioneer of Covered Wagon Days Seeks to Save Oregon Trail

Posted on November 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Ezra Meeker, who first traveled the Oregon Trail in 1852. The city is overrun with loose dogs, The Times says. Dec. 4, 1928: Ezra Meeker dies at the age of 97. Nov. 21, 1909: The Times profiles Ezra Meeker, who … Continue reading →

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Amelia Earhart – Airplane Babe

Posted on November 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photos After the release of “Amelia,” the film about Amelia Earhart, I thought it would be fun to get into The Times’ photo archives and see what we had. Here are two pictures dated March 25, … Continue reading →

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November 19, 1959: Paul V. Coates – Confidential File

Posted on November 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Saga of a Guy Who Flipped From Poky “I walk alone,” the voice on the phone told me, more as an apology than as a boast.  “With me, it’s habit.  I guess I never learned any other way.” The voice … Continue reading →

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Orchestras Ban Women Musicians

Posted on November 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Nov. 2, 1919: Orchestra managers want to ban women musicians because an ensemble consisting entirely of men in tuxedos is more pleasing to the eye, The Times says. No, I'm not kidding. Nov. 16, 1919: Alma Whitaker writes about … Continue reading →

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