Bizarre Los Angeles

The northeast valley of Eagle Rock in 1910. (LAPL 00044175)

A novelty photo  taken at the Electric Studio at 240 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA. The writing on the back of the photo reads: Dedico Este Pequieno Recuerdo a mi hermano Encarnacion Montes. — Jose Montes. Dated September 28, 1913.   A second novelty photo from the Electric Studio.    

An unpaved Crescent Drive in Beverly Hills, circa 1911. (LAPL)

A postcard image from the early 1910s with Angels Flight and its observatory tower in the background.

An undated (possibly 1910s), view of the base of a funicular known as Court Flight. (Los Angeles Public Library 00012815) To read about Court Flight‘s history, click here:http://onbunkerhill.org/court_flight#.VCLj9_ldXgs

The entrance to the Cawston Ostrich Farm in South Pasadena, circa 1912. (LAPL 00049452)   Plucking Plumes.   Taking a ride.

A Model T at Newhall Pass, circa 1916.

Enjoying the swimming pool at the Los Angeles National Forest, circa 1918.