Tag Archives: Nuestro Pueblo

Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights — Spooky, Ooky Witch’s House Haunts Beverly Hills

Posted on October 28, 2013 by lmharnisch

A sketch of the “The Witch’s House” by Charles Owens from “Nuestro Pueblo,” courtesy of Mary Mallory   Once upon a time, home design and architecture saluted fantasy and make-believe, and not just in fiction. Bilbo Baggins and lucky leprechauns … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights – The Hollywood American Legion: The House That Boxing Built

Posted on May 6, 2013 by lmharnisch

Hollywood American Legion Post 43, courtesy of Mary Mallory. World War I was a bruising, mentally jarring affair for returning American soldiers. Dazed, hardened, in pain, the men looked for an opportunity to gather together with like-minded individuals for camaraderie, … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Coral Sea, 1942

Posted on May 9, 2012 by lmharnisch

May 9, 1942: Allied forces fight the first what would be six major aircraft carrier battles with the Japanese, the next being the Battle of Midway. On the jump, a war map by Times artist Charles Owens, whom you may … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles History: Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on August 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Above, Eagle Rock as seen via Google Earth.   I don’t recall reading anything about a cross at the base of Eagle Rock, but there it is. According to The Times archives, a cross of electric lights was placed … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Below, Ducommun and Garey streets, the general area where this picture was drawn, via Google maps’ street view.   

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

ow this was truly a happy discovery: Someone turned two streetcars into a house. Alas, it’s not there anymore. I would love to know the story behind the home, I’m sure it’s an interesting one. At left, an update on … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

The 400 block of Jackson Street no longer exists. It’s in the middle of this complex, as shown on Google Earth: I found something really wonderful in researching the temple: A 1950 Sanborn map with an overlay of Little Tokyo … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, our artist’s view of Bee Rock and below, Bee Rock courtesy of Google Earth. Below, suicide at Bee Rock, April 10, 1944.

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Prospect and Myra avenues …  No, I couldn’t make this up. I really couldn’t.

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July 13 1938

Posted on July 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

North Main Street, below, via Google maps’ street view. Where would you rather go for a walk, Main Street 1938 or Main Street 2008? he upcoming election on whether to recall Mayor Frank Shaw is one of the key moments … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

4139 Bandini Blvd., the location of the Bandini Fertilizer Co. in 1938, via Google maps’ street view feature. I was unfamiliar with the terms "Bandini Mountain" and "Mt. Bandini" until now.

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Orthopaedic Hospital, 2400 S. Flower St., and below, the area as shown in Google maps’ street view feature.

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Below, Spring and Alpine streets via Google maps’ street view feature.

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Even allowing for artistic license, it’s difficult to see how Charles Owens could have City Hall looming in the background from our blacksmith shop on Garey Street. Below, a view from 1st Street and Garey via Google maps’ street … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on June 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Union Station under construction in 1938 and as it appears in Google maps’ street view feature. We can only wonder what became of the palm trees planted by Don Mateo.

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June 27, 1938

Posted on June 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Below, here’s the home at 6323 Arroyo Glen, via Google maps’ street view feature.  Florence Synder’s beloved sycamore is gone, but her house remains.

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