Gilmore Stadium Program 1940s
Gilmore Stadium is a great bit of LA history (as was nearby Gilmore Field). It operated in the 30s and 40s not far from the… Read More »Gilmore Stadium Program 1940s
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VW Surf Bus
What a great little model. Photo by Grasons.
The ABCs of Barbecuing – California’s Contribution to Mankind
This wondrous 1955 booklet comes from the Acme Barbecue College [get it, ABC!] of Alhambra, California. Photo by Clean Space.
I love LA (in cork form)
We’ll have more cork art tomorrow (from a different sale). Photo by Grasons.
Suing Charles Manson
Lawsuit against Manson on behalf of a relative of a victim. Photo by Handled.
Gin Chow’s First Annual Almanac
First of all, happy birthday to Mrs. Itcamefromtheestatesale, who is a historian and Californian. Per Wikipedia: “Gin Chow was a Chinese immigrant who gained fame… Read More »Gin Chow’s First Annual Almanac
Sunday Football TIL Special: The Steelers and the Steelmark
The little colored astroids on the Steelers helmets is (more or less) the Steelmark, a logo owned by the American Iron and Steel Institute. Once… Read More »Sunday Football TIL Special: The Steelers and the Steelmark
Muscle Beach
There were a bunch of signed Muscle Beach and bodybuilder photos, but this has good composition and a good look at one of the ladies… Read More »Muscle Beach
1965 (out of this) World Series Souvenir Program
The Space Race had its effect on everything in the 1960s, even baseball. The Dodgers won in 7, on the shoulder of MVP Sandy Koufax,… Read More »1965 (out of this) World Series Souvenir Program
Los Angeles Brewing Company
What a great find! I guess I don’t drive the 5 much, because this building, and its brewery, were news to me. This LA Times… Read More »Los Angeles Brewing Company