Old Pics Of SoCal
#136
Not your fault the photos are mis-dated or "generalized." Many of these photo's were originally taken by The Title Insurance Co. The SoCal Auto Club has even more mis-dated photos.
On the last page of Westways, is a pic of old CA. Someone (not saying' who) has written in every time the photo is mis-dated, usually sayin' that the particular vehicle(s) must be a pre-production model(s).
The most glaring example was of a small town train station, photo was dated to the 1930's. Parked alongside was a 1955 Plymouth.
One would assume that the '"brain trusts" at the Auto Club would know one year vehicle from another, but they usually don't.
Do y'all remember when the LA Times had a quiz in their expanded Auto Section every Wednesday? A drinking mug w/the LA Times logo was awarded to the first person with the correct answers.
Someone (not sayin' who) won 7 drinking mugs. It wasn't too long before this section was cut down considerably, cancelling the quiz. Then, a coupla months later, the section was cancelled altogether.
On the last page of Westways, is a pic of old CA. Someone (not saying' who) has written in every time the photo is mis-dated, usually sayin' that the particular vehicle(s) must be a pre-production model(s).
The most glaring example was of a small town train station, photo was dated to the 1930's. Parked alongside was a 1955 Plymouth.
One would assume that the '"brain trusts" at the Auto Club would know one year vehicle from another, but they usually don't.
Do y'all remember when the LA Times had a quiz in their expanded Auto Section every Wednesday? A drinking mug w/the LA Times logo was awarded to the first person with the correct answers.
Someone (not sayin' who) won 7 drinking mugs. It wasn't too long before this section was cut down considerably, cancelling the quiz. Then, a coupla months later, the section was cancelled altogether.
#137
What a great thread, I enjoyed the old pictures. I have a few to contribute but I looked through the FAQ and do not see the option for "manage attatchments" like it mentioned there so I put them in my garage album I think
Edit : If anyone could move them into the post here that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Edit : If anyone could move them into the post here that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
#138
#139
I'll put a few of them in here for you...thanks for joining in!
I like this one of Huntington Beach Taken right near where Golden West is Now looking south
Is this Long Beach? Seasport landing in Newport beach.. on Lido Isle
No idea where this is... Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach on the peninsula The Cupola on the roof was changed in the early 60's as I recall
I like this one of Huntington Beach Taken right near where Golden West is Now looking south
Is this Long Beach? Seasport landing in Newport beach.. on Lido Isle
No idea where this is... Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach on the peninsula The Cupola on the roof was changed in the early 60's as I recall
I hope that helps!!
#141
#142
Surf's up!
The cupola on the Pavilion was rebuilt in the early 1960's, and the it was destroyed by the storm that hit in 1982 I believe it was, `that also destroyed the Huntington beach Pier, Seal Beach Pier, Aliso Creek (Salt creek) Pier, and if I recall correctly part of the Redondo Beach pier. I recall surfing on the north side of Seal Beach Pier as it collapsed, and having the life Guards yelling at us on their PA System from on the pier. We laughed at them because the Pier they were on was collapsing, and we were out having a blast in 10-25 ft waves....... hey I was just a kid then!
#143
#145
Can't see much of anything there now other than buildings. I wonder what that massive billboard has on it? Probably a "land for sale" pitch, you think?
Some nice stuff from KCET's site in this link: The Lost Hills of Downtown Los Angeles
Some nice stuff from KCET's site in this link: The Lost Hills of Downtown Los Angeles
#146
#147
That's neat. Seems like I sorta remember that from the past.
The thing about the pumpkin is that Union 76 logo used to be a big orange ball, so it was a natural to dress them up as jack-o-lanterns. Some years they would give away orange ***** to the kids to collect Halloween candy. Every station used to have a big rotating orange ball sign, including the outfield at Dodger Stadium. Now they are merged with Conoco Phillips and their color is Red. They still have a circle 76 logo, but no more *****.
The thing about the pumpkin is that Union 76 logo used to be a big orange ball, so it was a natural to dress them up as jack-o-lanterns. Some years they would give away orange ***** to the kids to collect Halloween candy. Every station used to have a big rotating orange ball sign, including the outfield at Dodger Stadium. Now they are merged with Conoco Phillips and their color is Red. They still have a circle 76 logo, but no more *****.