Historical Los Angeles - Page 6

losangelino · October 7th, 2007, 10:54 PM

I'll take some updated pictures of the San Fernando Mission and post here within a few days so folks can see what it looks like now. A showplace.. Thank God this treasure was brought back to life. Living near there, I am shocked that it was so run down that many years ago.

klamedia · October 8th, 2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by godblessbotox

railway map! 1888

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Interesting how this rail map is similar to the one that is evolving for us as well. Can you see the "old Red Line" route? Turns up Western instead of Vermont and runs along Hollywood Blvd.....very similar.

ArchiTennis · October 11th, 2007, 12:20 AM

Aren't most of the lines simply hidden under pavement right now? Why can't things be as easy as ripping off the pavement, uncovering the rail lines, and having the trains run. I really, really hate politics.

klamedia · October 12th, 2007, 09:36 AM

No some have been built over.
If anyone has any question on rail in LA historical or relatively present please go to this link: http://boards.eesite.com/board.cgi?boardset=ExpoLine. They are no longer posting there but these guys are true transit gurus!!! This is the Bible when it comes to info,history, discussions and opinions on transit in LA.

losangelino · October 14th, 2007, 07:19 PM

Anyone know what the plans are for this building?

losangelino · October 15th, 2007, 02:06 AM

As promised, photos of today's San Fernando Mission. I actually never realized that Bob Hope and family are buried here (not shown):

Versus what was there shockingly before:

Joey313 · October 15th, 2007, 02:07 AM

my school is right nest door to the Sf mission.

Joey313 · October 15th, 2007, 11:29 PM

jumping jupiter · October 16th, 2007, 01:05 AM

Does anyone know what is Sonora Town?
What modern streets would be the outline of it now?

jumping jupiter · October 16th, 2007, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by klamedia

No some have been built over.
If anyone has any question on rail in LA historical or relatively present please go to this link: http://boards.eesite.com/board.cgi?boardset=ExpoLine. They are no longer posting there but these guys are true transit gurus!!! This is the Bible when it comes to info,history, discussions and opinions on transit in LA.

Great link. Where are all these guys now?
why did their board close?

Fern~Fern* · October 16th, 2007, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey313

my school is right nest door to the Sf mission.

^ Yuck you attend San Fernando High???? What a shame!!!!

timquinn · October 16th, 2007, 02:59 AM

Sonora Town was north of Cesar Chavez, west of Main Street, more or less.

Joey313 · October 16th, 2007, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferneynism

^ Yuck you attend San Fernando High???? What a shame!!!!

No i do not attend San Fernando High lol Its right next door to the mission Alemany

solongfullerton · October 16th, 2007, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jumping jupiter

Great link. Where are all these guys now?
why did their board close?

They're still around, they just have a new forum that they are using.

http://transittalk.proboards37.com/

Westsidelife · October 17th, 2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey313

Great find!

LAsam · October 17th, 2007, 10:36 PM

Bring back the streetcars!

laofanaheim · October 17th, 2007, 11:31 PM

^ First reaction to the 2000s Angeleno..."oh my god, look at the traffic". When will people realize traffic is good and gives L.A. the sense of a city that is sorely lacking.

Joey313 · October 18th, 2007, 01:15 AM

LAsam · October 18th, 2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by laofanaheim

^ First reaction to the 2000s Angeleno..."oh my god, look at the traffic". When will people realize traffic is good and gives L.A. the sense of a city that is sorely lacking.

Traffic is good? Gives the sense of a city? This is a very non-traditional stance... could you expand more?

It's not the traffic I'm commenting on above... I'm commenting on the availability of a viable alternative to driving. I think we deserve that.

laofanaheim · October 18th, 2007, 08:24 PM

No problem. The biggest fears people in L.A. have is development. Anytime something gets proposed its about "oh my lord, the traffic". Your picture shows an active streetlife with cars & trams. Can you imagine something like this being built anywhere outside of an urban utopia (i.e. the Grove, 3rd street promenade, etc..). I totally advocate for more development, more buildings, more trains, etc... I hate the anti-development sentiment that has grown over this city. Look at Zev, who's first reaction to NBC moving to Universal was "my first concern is the traffic".

I live in downtown and I hope to see more developments and maybe a visit to the times when we had streetcars. Good photos!

October 12th, 2007, 09:36 AM	#104
klamedia Silver Lake Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 5,008 Likes (Received): 16	No some have been built over. If anyone has any question on rail in LA historical or relatively present please go to this link: http://boards.eesite.com/board.cgi?boardset=ExpoLine. They are no longer posting there but these guys are true transit gurus!!! This is the Bible when it comes to info,history, discussions and opinions on transit in LA. __________________ "Self defense is not violence" - Malcolm X "I love Los Angeles. I love Hollywood. They're so beautiful. Everything's plastic, but I love plastic. I want to be plastic." - Andy Warhol Minimum parking standards are fertility drugs for cars. - Donald Shoup

October 15th, 2007, 02:07 AM	#107
Joey313 JOEY Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,810 Likes (Received): 0	my school is right nest door to the Sf mission. __________________ In Los Angeles versus the San Gabriel Mountains, it is not always clear which side is losing. If a tidal wave hits L.A just grab a fake boob for safety.

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Joey313 JOEY Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,810 Likes (Received): 0	__________________ In Los Angeles versus the San Gabriel Mountains, it is not always clear which side is losing. If a tidal wave hits L.A just grab a fake boob for safety.

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October 7th, 2007, 10:54 PM	#101
losangelino Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 342 Likes (Received): 0	I'll take some updated pictures of the San Fernando Mission and post here within a few days so folks can see what it looks like now. A showplace.. Thank God this treasure was brought back to life. Living near there, I am shocked that it was so run down that many years ago.

October 11th, 2007, 12:20 AM	#103
ArchiTennis Angeleeeeeeeno Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,725 Likes (Received): 0	Aren't most of the lines simply hidden under pavement right now? Why can't things be as easy as ripping off the pavement, uncovering the rail lines, and having the trains run. I really, really hate politics.

October 14th, 2007, 07:19 PM	#105
losangelino Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 342 Likes (Received): 0	Anyone know what the plans are for this building?

October 15th, 2007, 02:06 AM	#106
losangelino Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 342 Likes (Received): 0	As promised, photos of today's San Fernando Mission. I actually never realized that Bob Hope and family are buried here (not shown): Versus what was there shockingly before:

October 16th, 2007, 01:05 AM	#109
jumping jupiter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: los Angeles Posts: 35 Likes (Received): 0	Does anyone know what is Sonora Town? What modern streets would be the outline of it now?

October 16th, 2007, 02:59 AM	#112
timquinn Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 29 Likes (Received): 0	Sonora Town was north of Cesar Chavez, west of Main Street, more or less.

October 17th, 2007, 10:36 PM	#116
LAsam Endless summer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West LA Posts: 454 Likes (Received): 0	Bring back the streetcars!

October 17th, 2007, 11:31 PM	#117
laofanaheim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15 Likes (Received): 0	^ First reaction to the 2000s Angeleno..."oh my god, look at the traffic". When will people realize traffic is good and gives L.A. the sense of a city that is sorely lacking.

October 18th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#120
laofanaheim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15 Likes (Received): 0	No problem. The biggest fears people in L.A. have is development. Anytime something gets proposed its about "oh my lord, the traffic". Your picture shows an active streetlife with cars & trams. Can you imagine something like this being built anywhere outside of an urban utopia (i.e. the Grove, 3rd street promenade, etc..). I totally advocate for more development, more buildings, more trains, etc... I hate the anti-development sentiment that has grown over this city. Look at Zev, who's first reaction to NBC moving to Universal was "my first concern is the traffic". I live in downtown and I hope to see more developments and maybe a visit to the times when we had streetcars. Good photos!