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A bot run by palewi.re that posts photographs from the Los Angeles Public Library’s digital collections. [bridged from mastodon.palewi.re/@OldLAPhotos on the fediverse by fed.brid.gy ]

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Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 2h

Mayor Bradley waves to supporters tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Mayor Bradley waves to supporters from his victory platform. His wife, Ethel, is standing on the right. Dated April 9, 1985.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 5h

Storefront, Harbor City Branch Library tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Storefront view of Harbor City Branch Library at 25318 Belle Porte Avenue, Harbor City. Branch rented space in this store building.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 8h

Lou Nova tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 14h

Plaza sculpture, Downtown Los Angeles. tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

A metal sculpture at the Security Pacific Building (later the Bank of America Plaza) on Bunker Hill. Various office buildings of the Downtown skyline are visible in the distance, August 1984.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 17h

Japanese Gardens tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

The Japanese Gardens of the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery. The Botanical Gardens are a part of the trust left by Mr. Huntington to the people of California.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 20h

North Hollywood scouts win awards tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated March 8, 1958 reads, "North Hollywood scouts win awards - Explorer Scout Eric Bradley, left; Eagle Scout Richard Mills and Explorer Dennis French are recipients of highest awards of Scouting and Exploring. Bradley and French were awarded rank of Eagle Scouts. They are members of Troop 20 and Post 20. Mills, a member of Post 99, received the Silver Award. Awards were presented at Court of Honor at Toluca Lake School."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 23h

Award Reno trip to shopper tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated September 11, 1957 reads, "Seymour Phillips, right, chairman of North Hollywood Retail Merchants Association, presents tickets to Reno, Nev., to Mrs. C. L. Fowler Jr., of Studio City, selected during North Hollywood Dollar days. With them are Rose Robinson, left, association secretary, and William H. Stelling, district sales manager, Western Air Lines."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 20/10/2026

Portraits, women tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 20/10/2026

Whittier Union High library tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Interior view of the library at Whittier Union High School, showing complete Library Bureau furniture installation.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 20/10/2026

Unidentified woman and a child in stroller posing in front of a mural depicting angel wings tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 20/10/2026

Citizen-Sailor crew of N.H. learn sea lore on U.S. ship tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated July 25, 1956 reads "Exploding 'ash can' creates geyser. Reservists and regular hands aboard U.S.S. Weeden stand on fantail as ship lets loose one death-dealing depth charge set at 30 feet. Blast rocked ship as water began to boil and finally 100-foot water spout rose 75 yards behind destroyer escort. In event of contact with enemy submarine, ship's crew would set down pattern of five or six charges. Each one can disable an underwater boat." See images 00147469 through 00147473 for all photos in this series.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 20/10/2026

St. Regis building, Long Beach tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

An aerial view of the St. Regis apartment building, center, on the bluffs overlooking the ocean in Long Beach. The white building on its left is the Oats apartment building.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 19/10/2026

Bar scene from "The Drunkard" tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Japanese American actors onstage in bar scene from the play "The Drunkard" at the Kensington Music Hall, circa 1940.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 19/10/2026

Moral Re-Armament quintet tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated June 10, 1955 reads "Arriving with MRA delegation at Lockheed Air Terminal are, from left, Admiral Sir Edward Cochrane, Ole Bjorne Kraft, Oskar Leimgruber and at extreme right, delegate Movaghar of the Iranian government. Welcoming group, fourth from left, is Lloyd Stimpson of San Fernando Valley."; See images #00142385 through #00142386 for all photos in this series.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 19/10/2026

Woman holding a frog tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

A woman is displaying a frog she is holding.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 19/10/2026

Students and patients, USC School of Dentistry tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Students treating patients at the USC School of Denstistry.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 19/10/2026

Mt. Lowe Railway, Altadena tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

View of the mountains behind Altadena circa the 1890s, with the line visible for Mount Lowe Railway. It is in the present location of north Lake Avenue.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 19/10/2026

Family portrait tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 19/10/2026

Church Street tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Church Street looking west from Main Street in Santa Ana in 1890.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 19/10/2026

Plan storewide event tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated April 27, 1950 reads "J. J. Maler owner of Malers, Burbank Department Store at 129 S. San Fernando Blvd., aids assistants in readying counter for storewide Green Tag Day participation. At left is Mrs. Esther Zwahlen and in center is Mrs. Jean Hoey."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 18/10/2026

Powers Realty cagers climax season by winning title tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph article dated August 27, 1963 partially reads, "Powers Realty climaxed a two-month drive to the summer league basketball championship Monday night by defeating Entre Nous, 81-63, at Valley College." Photograph caption reads, "Guard Jim Wagner scores basket for Powers Realty Monday - Entre Nous players just watch, and they lost game and crown, 81-63."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 18/10/2026

Pizza party tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated March 29, 1965 reads, "More than 1,000 supporters of Mayor Samuel Yorty held a giant pizza party in his honor Saturday night at the Chatsworth home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Oliveri. Here the mayor tells the crowd of his plans for Valley development during the next four years."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 18/10/2026

"Gold" was the bait tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 18/10/2026

Glendale dirt road tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Two men sitting on a fallen tree lying across a dirt road in Glendale.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 18/10/2026

Interior view, St. Paul's Cathedral tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Interior view of St. Paul's Cathedral at 615 Figueroa Street. View is looking from the front podium, towards the back of the church.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 18/10/2026

Carmen Arce Pilar, a portrait tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Portrait of Carmen Arce Pilar. Photo taken in Dolores, Abra, Philippines in 1928. She had 4 children, including Juan and Margarita who both immigrated to Hawaii. Margarita then moved to Stockton, California. Juan moved to San Fernando Valley. Photo taken: 1933.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 18/10/2026

Hinshaw and Nixon tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Pictured are G.O.P. Representatives Carl Hinshaw, 20th District (left) and Richard M. Nixon, 12th District. This photograph was possibly taken at a luncheon, which was held at the Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. Photograph dated November 15, 1946.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 18/10/2026

Priest in front of church tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Father Rhodie in front of Holy Family Church in Wilmington, circa 1935.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 17/10/2026

Second time around tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated October 10, 1964 reads "Brian Smith (9) of the Los Angeles Blades scores his second goal last night at Sports Arena as Victoria goalie Al Millar takes ice. Blades in background are Leo LaBine (8), credited with an assist on the goal, and Howie Young (2). Blades won WHL opener, 7-3."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 17/10/2026

Ready for PTA meet tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated November 13, 1956 reads "Youngsters representing four youth groups sponsored by Beachy Avenue PTA rehearse flag ceremony down pat before association's program Thursday. From left are Leslie Hoenig, Boy Scout; Kathleen Friend, Brownie; Marvin Gilfand, Woodcraft Ranger, and Ann Markley, Campfire Girl." Beachy Avenue Elementary School is located in the community of Arleta, in the San Fernando Valley region.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 17/10/2026

Don McSwain tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated December 1, 1962 reads "RG, Birmingham." McSwain is a member of the Birmingham High School football team. The school is in Van Nuys.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 17/10/2026

Hawaiians on gourd-finding excursion tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Montage of photos showing a group of Hawaiians at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, searching for gourds, prize selections and cleaning.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 17/10/2026

Premiere night, Fairfax Theatre tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Premiere night at the Fairfax Theatre, located at 7907 Beverly Blvd.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 17/10/2026

Hard times for hard cash tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated October 23, 1956 reads "These 'hobo-ettes' aren't really as hard up as they appear. Members of Sherman Oaks Junior Woman's Club, Mmes. Merritt Schultheis, Hollis E. King and and (sic) C. B. Pruner, from left, merely plan to collect ticket prices in this hobo poke, on Friday. 'Hard Times' event is fund-raising dance to benefit club philanthropy fund."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 17/10/2026

Charlie Chaplin testifies tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

"Now, Mr. Chaplin"--As Prosecutor Charles Carr starts a question thus on April 1, 1944, the witness rests his head on his hand and listens intently.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 17/10/2026

Downtown Los Angeles, panoramic view tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Panoramic view of downtown Los Angeles, shows City Hall (center), and to the right is the Hall of Justice.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 17/10/2026

Ready for Easter in valley tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated March 31, 1956 reads, "Ready for Easter in Valley. Young Daryl Bradley, 18 months old, of 11200 La Maida St., North Hollywood, stops to give close inspection to lilies which are in bloom in time for Easter Sunday tomorrow. Thousands of Valleyites plan to attend number of Sunrise or later morning services."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 16/10/2026

Chief Rodd Redwing tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

In traditional dress, Chief Rodd Redwing stands next to a car with his name printed on a car door banner. In addition to being a successful actor, Redwing was an early member of the Indian Center Board of Directors.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 16/10/2026

Vermont Avenue near 8th Street tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Looking southwest across Vermont Avenue, from just west of where it crosses 8th Street (not visible). Various businesses, including the Fox Parisian Theatre (right), are seen. Photograph dated December 29, 1936.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 16/10/2026

Gate in New Chinatown tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

The neon-lighted New Chinatown gate on North Broadway, taken at 3:00 a.m.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 16/10/2026

Exterior of South Pasadena Middle School, view 2 tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Exterior view of South Pasadena Middle School, formerly known as a junior high. The attractive campus, located on the corner of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Oak Street, includes a number of Italian style buildings.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 16/10/2026

New car and bonus too tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated February 15, 1963 reads, "Chuck Horne (in car), salesman for TAB Realty Reseda branch office, accepts keys to new 1963 car from TAB co-owner Bernard Mechanick. New car is part of TAB's bonus plan for a plus effort in sales. Horne will also receive a substantial bonus check. Watching the proceedings is Rep Piland (center), manager of the TAB Reseda branch office."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 15/10/2026

Tujunga Woman's Club tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph article dated June 8, 1950 partially reads, "Mapping program featuring John Morley, foreign correspondent, on Wednesday, are members of Tujunga Woman's Club, left to right, Mmes. R. D. Holdrege, Hazel McNatt, R. B. See, chairman of benefit project, and O. E. Robinson, president."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 15/10/2026

"Tribute to Victory" honors end of World War II tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

During a Navy Day celebration held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 27, 1945, the program "Tribute to Victory" presents a reenactment of the Japanese surrender that took place aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 15/10/2026

Printing blueprints tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

An architect sits at a drafting table as other employees run blueprints off a blueline machine at this unidentified architectural firm. Tools of the trade (triangles, T-bar, rulers) as well as a pair of glasses lay on the drafting table. The user manual for the flexible light dangles from its arm.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 15/10/2026

Successful Valleyites tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated September 14, 1964 reads "John and Steve Ogden, left to right, are shown working out in their Brigham Young University's football uniforms. The former Reseda High School stars will be in the starting lineup for BYU against the Oregon Ducks Saturday."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 15/10/2026

Casa de Flores tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

View of the patio of an L.A. residence appropriately named Casa de Flores (House of Flowers). This Spanish revival residence shows a red-tiled roof, lush greenery, a small fountain with a winged cupid, and some chairs scattered throughout the patio. A woman can be seen reading at one of the patio tables in this very serene setting. Casa de Flores is located at 240 W. Adams street, on the corner of Grand Ave. in Los Angeles.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 14/10/2026

Garden of therapy tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Photograph caption dated May 24, 1963 reads, "Tom Snowden, physical therapist at the Spastic Children's Foundation, 1307 W. 105 St., Los Angeles, teaches Marsha Oskai how to walk, in the school's therapy garden. A number of children from the Valley attend the foundation school, which is holding an annual breakfast Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will tour a new building and the new garden, with its latest in therapy aids. Dial PL-6-1455 for information."

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 14/10/2026

Bronze sculpture for Exposition Park tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

"History, Science and Art Upholding the World"; a bronze sculpture by Julia Bracken Wendt installed in 1914 in the rotunda of the L.A. Museum of History, Science, and Art. Three robed, female figures hold aloft an illuminated globe and stand in the exact center of the rotunda.

Old L.A. Photos @oldlaphotos.palewi.re · 14/10/2026

Aerial of Richfield Oil refinery, view 1 tessa.lapl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p…

Aerial view of the Richfield Oil Refinery. View 1: closeup view of the refinery showing the main buildings and various sizes of round oil storage buildings on the ground.