1949 - Construction of the channel walls in the Los Angeles River at Laurel Canyon in Studio City. After these last few storms some people would say it was a good idea.1yr ⋅ Evolving2b ⋅ r/VintageLA
1930s - Aerial view directly over the Automobile Club of Southern California building located at on the SW corner of Figueroa St. and Adams Blvd. Signs are painted on the building's roof indicating direction and distances to nearest airports. Note: Mines Field (8 miles away) became LAX.1yr ⋅ Evolving2b ⋅ r/VintageLA
1955 - Mobil Gas Station across the street from Sears in the Valley Plaza Mall. There were only two options: Regular 27.9¢ per gallon & Premium 31.9¢ cents per gallon, which included Full Service! https://waterandpower.org/museum/Early_Views_of_the_San_Fernando_Valley_7_of_10.html#Sears1yr ⋅ Evolving2b ⋅ r/VintageLA