Little Osaka is a stretch of Sawtelle Boulevard that runs between Olympic and Santa Monica Boulevard in west Los Angeles. The area has an interesting history. From what I remember reading about the area, the region has unpleasant history. In the early 1900s, the land directly north of this area was home to numerous largeContinue reading “Little Osaka”
Tag Archives: Santa Monica
Steampunk Santa Monica
So, there’s this building in Santa Monica… Big Orange Landmarks just published a great post on the Stimson Mansion in South LA. Its architect was one of LA’s great early architects, Carrol H. Brown. One of his most recognizable works is the Keller Block building at the base of Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.Continue reading “Steampunk Santa Monica”
Some PERY History
I just found this neat little piece of info. For a while now I’d been aware that the big bus depot down in Venice was originally built as a train depot for the old trolley lines. You can still see the railroad tracks on Rose between Main and Pacific, as well as in a fewContinue reading “Some PERY History”
The Power of Christ Compels You – To Get the F*$% Out of My Way!
Last night I was heading back from a quick post-workday trip to run some errands. This was somewhere around 5:15. Exciting stuff. I had to hit up the locksmith to get a copy of the laundry room key. And I desperately needed to pick up some toilet paper. Like I said, action packed. Anyway, keysContinue reading “The Power of Christ Compels You – To Get the F*$% Out of My Way!”
Southeast Corner of Santa Monica and Bundy
I’ve been trying to figure this one out for years. There is a small gated park at the southeast corner of the intersection of South Bundy Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard in neighborhood of West Los Angeles. I’ve walked its perimeter, which is fenced, but the gate is locked, prohibiting entry. My limited knowledge ofContinue reading “Southeast Corner of Santa Monica and Bundy”
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