Tag Archives: #la

Woman Jailed for Driving Too Slowly

Posted on October 7, 2011 by lmharnisch

Oct. 7, 1941: You’re probably wondering how fast Blanche Roberts was driving. The story doesn’t say anything more specific than “an exceedingly low rate of speed” on the Calabasas Grade. Apparently no one thought to query the reporter — the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1941, Art & Artists, Comics, Crime and Courts, Dodgers, Film, Hollywood, Lee Shippey, Tom Treanor | Tagged #1941, #Jimmie Fidler, #la, #Lee Shippey, #Tom Treanor, #Traffic | Comments Off

The Best Books on L.A.

Posted on October 6, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: “Los Angeles,” by Morrow Mayo. Credit: Larry Harnisch/LADailyMirror.com Earlier this year, I queried readers about the best books on Los Angeles. It was interesting to see how many people suggested novels – by Raymond Chandler and John Fante – … Continue reading →

Posted in Books and Authors, History, Libraries | Tagged #la, books | 4 Comments

Found on EBay – Chinatown Wishing Well

Posted on October 4, 2011 by lmharnisch

This image of a wishing well on Broadway in Chinatown built by professor Henry K. Liu has been listed on EBay. If you have looked at Charles Owens and Joe Seewerker’s “Nuestro Pueblo,” (which you really should) you might recall … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – China City

Posted on October 3, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: Main and Cesar Chavez via Google’s Street View. The photo postcard of China City, stamped 1941, has been listed on EBay. Notice the sign says that China City is at Main and Macy, which became Cesar Chavez Avenue in … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Batchelder Tile

Posted on September 30, 2011 by lmharnisch

This Batchelder tile, above left, showing a pair of peacocks, has been listed on EBay. Interestingly enough, it’s the same pattern as the piece on the right, which I found in Aimee Semple McPherson’s quarters at Angelus Temple on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art & Artists, Batchelder Tile, Found on EBay, Interior Design, Religion | Tagged #EBay, #la, Aimee Semple McPherson, Angelus Temple | 1 Comment

‘Zoot Suit’ and History – Part 10

Posted on September 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

Image: Racial incidents between servicemen and African Americans in San Diego. Credit: The National Archives at Riverside. To recap briefly, I have been digging into the historical basis of the movie “Zoot Suit,” which I saw this summer in the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1942, 1943, African Americans, Film, Hollywood, LAPD, Latinos, Libraries, World War II, Zoot Suit | Tagged #film, #hollywood, #la, #LAPD, #zoot suits | Comments Off

This Week on the L.A. Daily Mirror

Posted on September 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: The Hollywoodland Sign. Credit:Hope Anderson @www.underthehollywoodsign.com On Monday, we have Eve Golden’s roundup of unusual obituaries in Queen of the Dead and Mary Mallory looks at the history of the Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Heights. On Tuesday, join author … Continue reading →

Posted in 1927, 1941, 1943, Cold Cases, Coming Attractions, Eve Golden, Film, Hollywood, Hollywood Heights, LAPD, Queen of the Dead | Tagged #coming attractions, #Eve Golden, #hollywood, #la, #Mary Mallory | 2 Comments

N.Y. TV Shows ♥ L.A.

Posted on August 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: “CSI:NY” Sign on Spring Street. Credit: Photograph by Larry Harnisch/L.A. Daily Mirror. “industry veterans have said that the days of shooting quintessential New York shows (like “Seinfeld” and “Friends”) in California are numbered.” —New York Times, July 21, 2011 … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Courts, Downtown, Hollywood, Photography, Television | Tagged #Kardashian Porn Tapes, #la, #TMZ | 1 Comment

What Are the 50 Best Books About L.A.?

Posted on August 21, 2011 by lmharnisch

I don’t care much for lists because they’re usually nothing but “flame bait.”* The BBC is an abundant source of these dictums, such as “100 Smashing Top-Drawer Books That Everyone Who Aspires to Cultural Literacy Should Read,” which is second … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Good Story Ruined, Books and Authors, History, Libraries | Tagged #la, #libraries, #reading, books | 4 Comments

Found on EBay – Spring Street

Posted on August 15, 2011 by lmharnisch

A photo of Spring Street looking north from about 4th Street has been listed on EBay. Our landmark is the Steinway piano ad on the side the building. Bidding on this postcard starts at $5.49. Here’s a better view:

Posted in Architecture, Downtown, Found on EBay, Photography | Tagged #downtown, #EBay, #la, #Spring Street | 2 Comments

Marion Eisenmann: Artist’s Notebook – Union Station

Posted on August 12, 2011 by lmharnisch

“Union Station” by Marion Eisenmann, Aug, 8, 2009 Note: I’m reposting the artwork Marion Eisenmann did several years ago. It’s a pleasure to share her work with a new audience.

Posted in 1939, Art & Artists, Artist's Notebook, Downtown, Marion Eisenmann, Transportation | Tagged #la, #Marion Eisenmann, #trains, #Union Station, art, Artist's Notebook | 1 Comment

Architectural Rambling: Julian Eltinge Home – 1921

Posted on August 9, 2011 by lmharnisch

The home of Julian Eltinge at 2328 Baxter Street in Silver Lake is barely visible from the street. Note: While trolling EBay, I found yet another article that had been cut from a magazine, in this case, the Architectural Record … Continue reading →

Posted in 1921, Architecture, Found on EBay, Interior Design, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Stage | Tagged #Julian Eltinge, #la, #Silver Lake, Architecture | 11 Comments

Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on August 8, 2011 by lmharnisch

Our friend Fibber sends along this mystery photo

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | Tagged #film, #hollywood, #la, #mystery photo, #photography | 14 Comments

Coming Attractions: ‘Zoot Suit’ and History

Posted on August 1, 2011 by lmharnisch

Image: Los Angeles Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats Program for “Zoot Suit” Credit: Jose Legaspi Coming on Tuesday in our continuing examination of “Zoot Suit” and history: A June 9, 1943, radio address by Mayor Fletcher Bowron on the Zoot … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Attractions, Zoot Suit | Tagged #la, #LAPD, #zoot suits | 1 Comment

Found on EBay – Ambassador Hotel

Posted on July 30, 2011 by lmharnisch

This c. 1960 postcard of the Ambassador Hotel, which was torn down by L.A. Unified, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $2.95.

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Found on EBay – A. Victor Segno

Posted on July 29, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: A. Victor Segno sends out a “success wave” (artist’s concept). A. Victor Segno is probably our favorite Los Angeles charlatan. He made money by getting people to mail him a dollar a month in return for sending out a … Continue reading →

Posted in 1907, Crime and Courts, Found on EBay | Tagged #EBay, #la, #Victor Segno | 1 Comment

Found on EBay – Hotel Huntington

Posted on July 27, 2011 by lmharnisch

Main and 8th via Google maps’ street view. A postcard of the Hotel Huntington at Main and 8th streets has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $3.

Posted in Architecture, Downtown, Found on EBay | Tagged #downtown, #EBay, #la, Architecture | 1 Comment

‘Zoot Suit’ and History — Part 5

Posted on July 26, 2011 by lmharnisch

Cartoon: A troubling moment in “Mary Worth’s Family,” June 1, 1943. Credit: Los Angeles Times June 1, 1943: It is impossible to accurately determine, so long after the fact, why a May 31, 1943, brawl between zoot-suiters and sailors wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Mullen & Bluett

Posted on July 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

This postcard showing the new building of Mullen & Bluett (d. 1969) which became Grodins (d. 1972) has been listed on EBay. And here’s the building as shown on Google map’s street view. Bidding on the postcard starts at 99 … Continue reading →

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Robbers Kill LAPD Officer in Shootout, July 24, 1934