Category Archives: Transportation

Republicans Break Ranks to Pass Budget; Disco Demolition Turns Violent

Posted on July 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Legislature approves a budget after a few Republicans break ranks to end a stalemate. The Times takes a long look at the crash of American Airlines Flight 191, bound for Los Angeles, on takeoff from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, … Continue reading →

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Cross-Country Trip Begins!

Posted on July 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Emily Anderson begins her re-creation of Alice Ramsey's 1909 cross-country trip this morning. Follow her progress on her website. Or on Twitter.  Update: Emily Anderson has started — in the pouring rain. The 1909 Maxwell gets a police escort out … Continue reading →

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Streetcar Runs Over Horse

Posted on July 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 7, 1889: One of the horses pulling a streetcar is put to death after the animal falls and is run over by the car, breaking a leg. 

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Found on EBay — Shriners Convention

Posted on July 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

I'm always interested in items from the 1907 Shriners convention (right) in Los Angeles. Here's an interesting companion: A commemorative license plate from the 1959 convention. Bidding starts at $5 .

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L.A. Prepares for Olympic-Size Traffic Nightmare

Posted on July 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 1, 1984: Will subways work in Los Angeles? "But others say Metro Rail will not be heavily used by poor people because it will not take them where they want to go–to jobs scattered throughout the Los Angeles area," … Continue reading →

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Street Sweeping — Cut to Save Money — Resumes

Posted on June 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 30, 1899: The city will resume sweeping streets after a two-month suspension to cut expenses.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Job

Posted on June 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 28, 1981: Lockheed is hiring.

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Crude Oil Floods Figueroa Street!

Posted on June 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 23, 1899: Crude oil floods Figueroa Street. A city inspector discovered that workers dismantling a storage tank on a triangular lot at 1st and 2nd streets (recall that several downtown streets have been realigned since 1899) directed about 200 … Continue reading →

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Civil War Veterans Plan Cross-Country Trip

Posted on June 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Feb. 7, 1918: Civil War veterans plan to drive across the country and visit old battlefields in the South.

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Officer Rescues Girl From Streetcar Tracks!

Posted on June 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Siegel the Hatter at 1st and Spring. June 20, 1889: Police Officer Church saves a life.

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Found on EBay — Great White Fleet

Posted on June 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

A vendor has listed what appears to be an original photo of the Kentucky taken when the Great White Fleet visited Los Angeles. Bidding starts at $5.50.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Transportation

Posted on June 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 17, 1950:  Downtown is jammed with cars after transit workers go on strike. The good news? The new Hyperion sewage treatment plant allows Venice Beach to reopen after being quarantined since 1943.

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Crash Kills LAPD Motorcycle Officer

Posted on June 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 16, 1935: Officer A.C. "Scotty" Madon is fatally injured when he swerves his motorcycle to avoid hitting a car at 96th Street and Western Avenue. One of the hazards of research in old newspapers is that names dictated over … Continue reading →

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Streetcar Kills Motorcycle Officer

Posted on June 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 16, 1920: Motorcycle Officer E. Peter Bradley is killed when he ignores crossing signals and is hit by an inbound streetcar at Ventura and Lankershim boulevards.

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Vice President Visits Disneyland

Posted on June 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 15, 1959: Vice President Nixon shakes hands with a spaceman at Disneyland, which opened six new attractions, including the Matterhorn, the monorail (capable of 80 mph!) and the submarine rides. Then the family goes to Knott's Berry Farm, where … Continue reading →

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Disney Animator in the News; Nolan Ryan Strikes Out 16

Posted on June 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 10, 1979: Disney animator Ward Kimball sends a caboose from his train collection to the California State Railway Museum. Nolan Ryan struck out 16 Detroit Tigers en route to a 9-1 Angels victory and the compliments flowed in. "That's … Continue reading →

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Seattle Woman Commemorates Historic Cross-Country Trip

Posted on June 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times, June 10, 1909: Alice Ramsey sets off on her cross-country tour to promote the Maxwell Model 30 DA. April 14, 1909: Maxwell also promoted the 1909 Model DA with a nonstop drive through New England. Like many autos … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Great White Fleet

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

A photo of the Great White Fleet's visit to Los Angeles, an original, according to the vendor, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $6.50.

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Random Shot: Your Car

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Ex-Con Held in Kidnapping, Maury Wills Joins Dodgers

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

  "Just the Usual — Just Shopping."     Roscoe Cook ties world record. Fashion note: Even in 1959, some men still wore boaters. And not just at Shakey's. Darla Hood has grown up! Please note: Traffic, mass transportation and … Continue reading →

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