Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. This photograph appears in "Southland Metropolis Keeps Modern With Modernization," Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct 1935: D1. The Textile Building, undergoing modernization construction on the corner of 7th Street and Los Angeles Street. The building is covered with scaffolding. Several cars are in the street, and blurry figures of people are crossing the street. The Textile Building is at Seventh and Los Angeles streets in downtown Los Angeles. It was owned by Michael J. Connell. In August 1935, efforts to modernize the building began. The architect was William V. Kernan. At the time, it housed dry goods stores and textile factories. Handwritten on negative sleeve: 3288. Textile Bld (deselected image had 7xLA written on side) [stamped:] Jan 21 1936 Text on street sign: NO LEFT TURN Text on construction signs on building: WILLIAMS WATERPROOFING & PAINTING CO. EX. 6068 MODERNIZATION of this CLASS "A" BUILDING M. J. CONNELL, Inc. Owner, W[m] V. KERNAN, Architect CALIFORNIA GUNITE CO. Contractor Vertical text on neighboring building: WESTERN NOVELTY CO.
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_12183 ark:/21198/zz002h862t
Language
English
Subject
Scaffolding Automobiles Buildings--Repair and reconstruction Building construction--California--Los Angeles Buildings--California--Los Angeles Textile Building (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
