My Grandmother was a model for Hamburger’s. This was about 1915. Grandpa had a jewelry store at 335 S Spring St which he opened in 1890. In 1900 he lived at 1156 S Maple in a house which is long gone. I have a picture of him and his 1st wife standing in front of it.
Los Angeles had city street cars ( Los Angeles Railroad which in 1944 became Los Angeles Transit Line until 1963 ) and also interurbans which were operated by the Pacific Electric ( the Red cars ). I believe that tower was manned and served as a sort of traffic signal for the rail cars which converged at that intersection.
I am glad you explained how they straightened Spring Street. I have seen many early photos taken from this corner and seeing the curve in the street bugged and confused me.
At around 6.10 you ask about the man in the box. I have two guesses. Either an early model siren hidden in there for all of your siren fans, or a time lord tardis on a pole.
My Grandmother was a model for Hamburger’s. This was about 1915. Grandpa had a jewelry store at 335 S Spring St which he opened in 1890. In 1900 he lived at 1156 S Maple in a house which is long gone. I have a picture of him and his 1st wife standing in front of it.
That is great family history!
I will never stop being impressed with your mind and the plethora of knowledge it holds!!!
Amazing. I love seeing comparisons with the old and new.
Los Angeles had city street cars ( Los Angeles Railroad which in 1944 became Los Angeles Transit Line until 1963 ) and also interurbans which were operated by the Pacific Electric ( the Red cars ). I believe that tower was manned and served as a sort of traffic signal for the rail cars which converged at that intersection.
Love the history!!!
Loved this … well done!
I am glad you explained how they straightened Spring Street. I have seen many early photos taken from this corner and seeing the curve in the street bugged and confused me.
At around 6.10 you ask about the man in the box. I have two guesses. Either an early model siren hidden in there for all of your siren fans, or a time lord tardis on a pole.