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Mesa Vernon Market, 4342 Crenshaw, Los Angeles. October 21, 1933

Description: A panoramic view of the Mesa Vernon Market located at 4342 Crenshaw in Los Angeles. In addition to selling fruits, vegetables, meats, and groceries, the market includes a delicatessen, pharmacy, and fountain cafe. There are numerous automobiles parked in the lot outside the market, as well as on the adjacent streets. The open area on the far right is Leimert Park. Writing in white at bottom of image reads "Photo by - C.C. Pierce & Co. ; 10-21-33. 1572 W. Pico Blvd. LA".
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: October 21, 1933
Call number: photCL 470 (084)
Find out more: View in the Huntington Digital Library(Opens in new tab); View in the Library catalog

Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank opening, Leimert Park, Los Angeles. March 29, 1930

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A panoramic view of the opening of the Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank in Leimert Park in Los Angeles. Flags and banners are hung over the streets, and the area directly in front of the bank has been blocked off to traffic. The bank is next to the Mesa Vernon Market and Pharmacy, located at 4342 Crenshaw. Across the street on the far left is the Ice Palace, an ice cream stand. Writing in white at bottom of image reads "3-29-30".

photCL 470 (083)

Malibu country store

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Image of shops along Pacific Coast Highway with automobiles parked in front and driving on the highway in Malibu, California. Signs painted on the store read "The Country Store, meats groceries vegetables liquor beer wine" (at 21237 Pacific Coast Highway) and next door "The Little Store," "Post Office," and "Cafe."

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Lincoln Market, 279 North Fair Oaks, Pasadena. 1929

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Street view of the Lincoln Market at 279 North Fair Oaks. The market is arranged around the central court, with areas marked for meats, bakery, and vegetables. Some automobiles are parked in the central area, but the market is otherwise empty.

photCL 402 (32699)

Scully's Restaurant on Crenshaw Blvd. at 48th Street, Los Angeles

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Image of Scully's Restaurant at night in the Crenshaw District on Crenshaw Boulevard and 48th Street in Los Angeles, California, with a street light with Christmas decorations and neon signs shining.

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Meat counter and butchers at Roberts Market, West Los Angeles

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View of the meat counter and butchers posed for portrait at a Roberts Market in Los Angeles. The sign posted on scale on counter on the left reads "Roberts Markets ... 10113 Venice Blvd" (located in the West Los Angeles and Culver City area, California). The neon sign says "Roberts Quality Meats."

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Vacant lot, Westwood Village, Westwood, Los Angeles. March 30, 1933

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A panoramic view of a vacant lot in Westwood Village in Westwood, Los Angeles. Westwood Blvd. runs the width of the image on the far side of the lot. The buildings on the left are the University Professional Building, the Janss Investment Corp. (with the dome), and the Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank. On the right there are stores, including Atlantic & Pacific Good Market, Safeway Stores, and Ralphs. Writing in white on the right reads "Photo By ; C.C. Pierce & Co. ; 1572 W. Pico Blvd, L.A. ; 3-30-32."

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Mesa Vernon Market, 4342 Crenshaw, Los Angeles. October 21, 1933

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