THEN n NOW - Page 2

dachacon · April 26th, 2009, 10:09 AM

well everything from the where the street crossed and at what direction the streets went, to grade changes some areas getting higher and some lower i would classify it as a total redevelopment.

Kreicherisch · September 30th, 2010, 03:28 AM

Damn, there was too much visible parking lot back then.

future_trance011 · September 30th, 2010, 09:50 PM

Milqy, time to dig up more THEN-N-NOW pics for our viewing pleasure... I actually thought about this thread yesterday after looking through my AAA Westways Magazine, which featured an old pic on the backpage... showing several PE streetcars running down Hill Street near Pershing Square from the 1930's (and to my knowledge many of the lovely old buildings are still standing there today).

milquetoast · October 1st, 2010, 11:38 AM

Well, I did this one a few days ago while commenting on my childhood memories..

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TINY NAYLORS - HOLLYWOOD
A CHILDHOOD HANG OF MINE

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USC ARCHIVES

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FUCK ...

milquetoast · August 21st, 2011, 12:20 PM

NEAT-STUFF-BLOG-BLOGSPOT.COM

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Glen-Wilson Building by fridayinla, on Flickr

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***Manila-X*** · August 23rd, 2011, 03:43 AM

Yes that Samsung advertisement neonized that building.

***Manila-X*** · August 23rd, 2011, 03:49 AM

If there is one area of LA that I find interesting, it would be Bunker Hill in Downtown.

Up to the mid 20th century it was predominantly residential with a few mid-rise apartments and office blocks.

After WW-II the place deteriorated. Then as part of urban renewal, the houses were torn down and replaced by skyscrapers.

image hosted on flickr

After urban renewal,

Then you have Angel's Flight which takes to on top of Bunker Hill,

I actually rode it years back, several times. The only difference is once you reach the top, you are in front of some of the tallest buildings in LA.

***Kenny*** · August 25th, 2011, 12:04 AM

Also the location of Angels Flight changed. Where it is now isn't its original spot. It was aprox. 2 blocks away as shown in the first picture.

***Manila-X*** · August 25th, 2011, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenni

Also the location of Angels Flight changed. Where it is now isn't its original spot. It was aprox. 2 blocks away as shown in the first picture.

That I did not know. But again, I was able to ride it several times!

***Kenny*** · August 27th, 2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Manila-X

That I did not know. But again, I was able to ride it several times!

This is where it used to be, a mere 2 blocks south of its present location, on 3rd and Hill.

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Angel's Flight (1920) by bcmacsac1, on Flickr

You see why they could not put it back where it used to be, but we're all glad they brought it back.

tanzirian · August 27th, 2011, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenni

This is where it used to be, a mere 2 blocks south of its present location, on 3rd and Hill.

You have the correct location in the photograph - but it used to be north of its current location, and by only half a block.

klamedia · August 27th, 2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenni

image hosted on flickr

Angel's Flight (1920) by bcmacsac1, on Flickr

You see why they could not put it back where it used to be, but we're all glad they brought it back.

Look how dead and lifeless that corner has become. But at least the cars look like they are moving faster. This makes me sick to my stomach. It's like the second photo is full of nutrient rich vegetables while the first photo is all cheap canned Goya products and flavored drinks that leave stains around the mouth. We have gone in the wrong direction.

***Manila-X*** · August 31st, 2011, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klamedia

Look how dead and lifeless that corner has become. But at least the cars look like they are moving faster. This makes me sick to my stomach. It's like the second photo is full of nutrient rich vegetables while the first photo is all cheap canned Goya products and flavored drinks that leave stains around the mouth. We have gone in the wrong direction.

It is all because of cars.

***Manila-X*** · August 31st, 2011, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenni

This is where it used to be, a mere 2 blocks south of its present location, on 3rd and Hill.

You see why they could not put it back where it used to be, but we're all glad they brought it back.

Yes its because of the residential development.

It is great The Angels Flight is back in LA, but is it in operation? I heard it was stopped years back.

It is still interesting because on top of that hill are some of the tallest buildings in Los Angeles.

Illithid Dude · August 31st, 2011, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manila-X

Yes its because of the residential development.

It is great The Angels Flight is back in LA, but is it in operation? I heard it was stopped years back.

It is still interesting because on top of that hill are some of the tallest buildings in Los Angeles.

Angels Flight is running.

October 1st, 2010, 11:38 AM	#24
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August 21st, 2011, 12:20 PM	#25
milquetoast L O S A N G E L E S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Henderson NV Posts: 5,336 Likes (Received): 30	*NEAT-STUFF-BLOG-BLOGSPOT.COM* . image hosted on flickr Glen-Wilson Building by fridayinla, on Flickr . Last edited by milquetoast; August 21st, 2011 at 12:26 PM.

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*Manila-X* PINOY MOD!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DA METRO! Posts: 12,575 Likes (Received): 225	If there is one area of LA that I find interesting, it would be Bunker Hill in Downtown. Up to the mid 20th century it was predominantly residential with a few mid-rise apartments and office blocks. After WW-II the place deteriorated. Then as part of urban renewal, the houses were torn down and replaced by skyscrapers. image hosted on flickr After urban renewal, Then you have Angel's Flight which takes to on top of Bunker Hill, I actually rode it years back, several times. The only difference is once you reach the top, you are in front of some of the tallest buildings in LA. __________________ Manila X-Perience, My collection of images around Metro Manila http://www.flickr.com/photos/manilaxperience

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April 26th, 2009, 10:09 AM	#21
dachacon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 789 Likes (Received): 0	well everything from the where the street crossed and at what direction the streets went, to grade changes some areas getting higher and some lower i would classify it as a total redevelopment.

September 30th, 2010, 03:28 AM	#22
Kreicherisch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 217 Likes (Received): 2	Damn, there was too much visible parking lot back then.

September 30th, 2010, 09:50 PM	#23
future_trance011 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 380 Likes (Received): 0	Milqy, time to dig up more THEN-N-NOW pics for our viewing pleasure... I actually thought about this thread yesterday after looking through my AAA Westways Magazine, which featured an old pic on the backpage... showing several PE streetcars running down Hill Street near Pershing Square from the 1930's (and to my knowledge many of the lovely old buildings are still standing there today).

August 25th, 2011, 12:04 AM	#28
*Kenny* SSC Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles \| San Salvador Posts: 18,405	Also the location of Angels Flight changed. Where it is now isn't its original spot. It was aprox. 2 blocks away as shown in the first picture.