Where houses and dirt roads once stood, now tall buildings and businesses have been erected. This is a view of west 11th Street as seen from Main Street in the year 1930. Several tall commercial buildings, hotels, and smaller businesses can be seen throughout the photo. On the right corner, signs for: The Teague Drug Co., Franks Coffee Shop, and Snookers, are visible. On the left, mid-photo, is the Herald-Examiner Building, designed by Architect Julia Morgan and constructed between 1912 and 1915 in a Mission Revival style; it features colorful domes, tile roofs, white walls and arched openings. It was designated historical landmark #178 on August 17, 1977. A United Parcel Service truck, now known simply as "UPS", can be seen crossing the intersection along with several cars. The truck still appears to be in the familiar brown color recognizable by many. For a view of the same street 40 years earlier, see photo #00067468. Photo dated: 1930.
Herald-Examiner Building (Los Angeles, Calif.) Franks Coffee Shop (Los Angeles, Calif.) Teague Drug Co. (Los Angeles, Calif.) Snookers (Los Angeles, Calif.) United Parcel Service Newspaper buildings--California--Los Angeles Stores & shops--California--Los Angeles Trucks--California--Los Angeles Morgan, Julia,1872-1957 Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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