Tag Archives: #cars

Wheel-o-meal

Posted on September 2, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 2, 1957 Los Angeles Let’s suppose you’re a clever businessman. And let’s suppose your city has the nation’s busiest intersection: In three days, 205,022 cars pass through Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue. Along with nine horse-drawn milk wagons. … Continue reading →

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Remedy for road rage

Posted on August 30, 2007 by lmharnisch

Aug. 29, 1957Los AngelesSo that’s why we have platinum spark plugs….

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Discord in Alhambra

Posted on August 5, 2007 by lmharnisch

Aug. 5, 1957 Alhambra Robert D. Smallfield and his former wife, Wilma, have a novel arrangement. Divorced after 17 years of marriage, Robert rents a room from Wilma at their former home, 1222 S. Marengo, Alhambra, so that he … Continue reading →

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The Daily Mirror commuting challenge

Posted on July 3, 2007 by lmharnisch

July 3, 1957 Los Angeles We complain about traffic all the time. But how much worse is driving in L.A. than it was in 1957? We can find out. Best of all, you can help! You might be surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in 1957, Downtown, Freeways, San Fernando Valley, Transportation | Tagged #cars, 1957, Auto Club of Southern California, commuting, driving | 4 Comments

Future shock

Posted on June 14, 2007 by lmharnisch

June 14, 1957Los Angeles Sometimes predictions for the future are simply painful to read. The people living in 1957 were prolific in sketching out hopeful plans. Some of them were foolish (I think we can safely eliminate the atomic-powered … Continue reading →

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BMW

Posted on May 4, 2007 by lmharnisch

The good news: It’s a BMW. The bad news: You wouldn’t want one for a gift.

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