In the circa 1940 photograph above, the corner of Grand Avenue and Seventh Street in downtown Los Angeles was a vibrant thoroughfare with numerous pedestrians, automobiles, streetcars and thriving businesses, festooned with Christmas decorations.
Below, the same intersection today, courtesy of Google Earth, looks terribly boring.
Terrific photos! But what a difference... So much more life at that crossing in the 40's... Funny what happens with time. Very much enjoying these special Wednesday posts with photos. :o) Happy Day, my friend ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteYes, it does. I much prefer the 40' shot...
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