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Description
ANSWER: Framed in stately palms by the camera is the tower of the old and abandoned Los Angeles Orphanage at 917 S Boyle Ave. Operated by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, this home for girls was opened in 1890 and in use until 1953 when it was finally closed and a new home, called Maryvale, was opened in South San Gabriel. KNOW YOUR CITY, NO.31 -- For more than 60 years, there was girlish laughter around this stately structure. But , now, only the pigeons live here. Even though it is one of the city's prominent landmarks, can you guess what? You'll find answer on Page 18, Part 1-A.
Type
image
Format
b&w negative
Identifier
uclalat_1429_b257_95950BE-1 ark:/21198/zz0002t4zb
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Orphanages--California--Los Angeles County Landmarks Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
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