A small chunk of the OG Hollywood(land) Sign
In 1978 the original letters were entirely replaced after a couple of the O’s took a beating in a windstorm. Among the donors who ‘adopted’… Read More »A small chunk of the OG Hollywood(land) Sign
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Hermés Scarf ala Bayeux Tapestry 1940 artist Charles Pittner
More of Pittner’s designs at ScarfSage. Photo by Munyon & Sons.
Mr. Peanut Tell-All Comic Book
You can read it online here! See the Peanut family tree from Peru to the US. One internal photo below.Photo by Grasons.
Érard piano, circa 1860
Sébastien Érard (5 April 1752 – 5 August 1831) was a French instrument maker who specialised in the production of pianos and harps, developing the capacities of both instruments and pioneering… Read More »Érard piano, circa 1860
McDonnell’s Drive-In (& Mt. Wilson)
Before McDonald’s, there was McDonnell’s in the 30’s and 40’s. This site has some great photos of a number of early LA drive-in chains, including… Read More »McDonnell’s Drive-In (& Mt. Wilson)
Mellos Popcorn
Still in business in Chicago, but it looks like they haven’t been in LA for quite some time.Photo by MMD.
July 4th 1963 Paramount Theater Brooklyn
Quite a lineup. Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett… Photo by Million Dollar.
1970 Pontiac GTO Dashboard
Photo (and another below) by Clean Space.
Dick Zwart’s Poor Richard’s Restaurant and Toy Shop
All the kids wanted their birthday parties there, back in the day. The building is still a restaurant, now La Louisianne, not far from me.… Read More »Dick Zwart’s Poor Richard’s Restaurant and Toy Shop
Moscow Metro
Soviet-era propaganda/travel info about the Moscow Metro. Photo by Nostalgia.