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San Francisco Jealous Of Our Skills
San Francisco is turning out the lights at the 1939 Transbay Terminal. Then they make go boom. In a strange turn of events, Los Angeles is being credited with better efforts in historic preservation of its landmarks. Also, a pig just flew by my desk.... »
Classic Eats #12: Save The Date!
Golly, recovering from the Very Special Classic East Blog-a-Thon at Canters, followed not long after by Donut Summit took a bit longer than I thought it would! My waistline and cholesterol levels notwithstanding, it’s time to get back to Classic Eats! Mark your calendars for... »
A Visit To The Theme Building Observation Deck at LAX
Will and Sean are into cycling. Alexandra is into donuts. I’m into airplanes. As mentioned earlier this month, the Observation Deck on the Theme Building at LAX is once again open to the public. On Saturdays and Sundays from 8-5 you can watch planes take... »
New (old) building grand opening at History Park
History San Jose and the Victorian Preservation Association of Santa Clara Valley (VPA) are holding a grand opening this Sunday for the Andrew P. Hill House at History Park. The house was the home of Andrew P. Hill, a San Jose resident and co-founder of the Sempervirens Club, which was responsible for the creation... »
Archiving Angeles (AA): RKO Radio Pictures
860 North Gower was home to one of the Big Five – RKO Radio Pictures, Inc. It’s latest film was considered a critical success, but a box office failure. How would history come to remember Citizen Kane? The year was 1941. Photo from the USC... »
Last Call For Ye Coach & Horses
EaterLA is reporting that Ye Coach & Horses pub on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood is set to close its doors after 73 years. Something about a lease dispute with next door neighbor and building owner Samuel French Bookstore. At least the owners weren’t evicted in... »
Archiving Angeles (AA): Zep Diner
You could have lunch for 40 cents, in a blimp at Florence & Fig. It was the Zep Diner. The year was 1931. Photo from the Los Angeles Public Library. »
Theme Building At LAX To Reopen July 10
After three years of refurbishment, the Theme Building at LAX will officially reopen this Saturday July 10. The most exciting part? The Observation Deck, closed to the public since 9/11 will also be open. If you are an airplane nut like me, this is COOL!... »
It Caught My Eye: And On This Date, Something Happened
Coming back home from Boyle Heights earlier this week on one of what’s become my now-rare bike rides, I was rolling under the Beverly Boulevard bridge over 2nd Street/Glendale Boulevard and upon seeing this ominous and intriguing image pasted up on one of the overpass... »
Councilman Pete Constant to Take On Mongolian Wrestlers
I hope that everyone has agreed to leave Mr.Constant alone so that he can train just as hard as Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) did in the The Karate Kid. He will need to be in top form when he and the San Jose State University wrestling club go at it with the Bukhs... »
Donut Summit: A Tease
There are full reports of the AMAZING event to come, but for now here is a small taste of what you missed. Mmmmmmmmm…donuts! »
Archiving Angeles (AA): The Case Hotel
In town for a story about that new Disneyland opening? Working with colleagues at the Los Angeles Herald Examiner? Maybe you stayed here. Across the street. It was the Case Hotel, at 11th and Broadway. The year was 1955. Photo from the USC Digital Library »
Archiving Angeles (AA): The California Carpet Company
If you ordered carpet, it most likely arrived by horse and buggy, from the very heart of the city. It was the epicenter of commerce. Third & Spring, in Los Angeles. The year was 1905. Photo from the USC Digital Library »
Saint James Historic District tour
The Saint James Historic District hosted a walking tour this morning, highlighting historic buildings, the work of the new local neighborhood association, and some great food at nearby Morocco’s Restaurant. Neighborhood advocate Frank Penrose (probably also an officer in the neighborhood association, but unfortunately I missed the introductions at the start of the tour)... »
Archiving Angeles (AA): March on Spring
As a tribute to those who have died in service to Country, they marched on Spring Street. It was the Memorial Day Parade. American pride was on display in Downtown Los Angeles. The year was 1915. Photo from the USC Digital Library »