This collection includes approximately 40,000 photographs by commercial photographer Ralph Morris, who worked in the Los Angeles area from 1939-1981. His advertising and industrial clients included department stores, restaurants, the automobile and petroleum industries as well as business executives. Also included is the Luckhaus Studio collection of architecture, fashion, the movie industry, sports and street scenes, images which Morris obtained in 1939. Taken from across the street, this view pcaptures the National Broadcasting Company studios, located in Hollywood on the northeast corner of Sunset Blvd. and Vine St. The art deco station was designed by John Austin and was built in 1938.
West Coast Radio City (Los Angeles, Calif.) National Broadcasting Company Television stations--California--Los Angeles Broadcasting studios--California--Los Angeles Art deco (Architecture)--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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