These retro images offer a rare glimpse of Southern California in the '50s.
Beginning Monday, the California Incline—the road/bridge that leads from PCH up to Ocean and California avenues in Santa Monica —will close for about a year so that it can be demolished, and so a...
Nothing conjures up feelings of sunny California quite like vintage photos of L.A.
These fun vintage pictures of Southern California will give you a glimpse of what SoCal looked like back in the 1970s.
The Southland's freeways hardly inspire optimism anymore. Glance at the shoulder of a slow-moving freeway and among the weeds you'll see shards of plastic and twisted metal—the accumulated detritus of a dozen high-speed crashes. They may (occasionally) be convenient, but whether it's their shabby appearance, the way…
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335 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, has seen a number of different incarnations. This is what I’ve been able to piece together: MAY 1930 – Eads Castle 1932 – Casa Brea 1935 –…
Before LA was the home of the film industry, over 8,000 acres of the city were wetlands, ranging from freshwater ponds to tidal flats.
Postcard with vintage travel poster of Southern California. Sent to a Postcrosser in the United States for a direct swap.
Looking for the best things to do in San Clemente? This guides includes everything you need to know about this laid-back beach town.
Welcome to Busch Gardens - Van Nuys, California. This undated (add scream sound here) brochure appears to be from the earlier days of the gardens. There is no mention of the log ride or the expanded areas (link), in fact, this might be one of the first brochures, does anyone know? The Skyrail was actually fun, even with my fear of heights. It was neat to see (and smell) the beer being made. Heck you can still smell the beer (the hops?) when you drive by on Roscoe Blvd. I remember the gardens being more lush. I also vividly remember my dad making my mom wait in line with him for the free beers even though she didn't drink. Ah the gold old days... An actual ticket to the park has eluded me thus far, but at least you can park your car with this!
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These vintage photos of Southern California will take you on a rare trip back in time.
Orange County Route 5 in Los Angeles CountyRoute 5 in San Diego County Southbound on I-5. The upper overlay is for old SR-14, the lower one was for SR-39. Beach Blvd later had its own exit further …
Model, actress and future film producer Joan Bradshaw poses by the Capitol Records building on September 8, 1957 in Los Angeles, California.
Take a step back in time as you browse through this captivating photo collection of vintage black and white shots of Southern California.
Q&A with historian Jared Farmer, author of "Trees in Paradise: A California History."
1947 The Miramar Hotel | Santa Monica, CA | USC Digital Archive/Automobile Club of Southern California Collection
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Sherman Oaks Service Station, 15362 Ventura Blvd, Van Nuys, California. 1930s Publisher Mott Studios Los Angeles, California (library.ca.gov)
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