Panoramic view of downtown Los Angeles from 1st Street looking southeast from Hill Street, Los Angeles, 1888-1895
Description
Photograph of a panoramic view of downtown Los Angeles from First Street and Hill Street looking southeast. The Metropolitan Stables at First Street and Broadway can be seen at center. Residential buildings are in the foreground, while commercial buildings dominate the rest of the scene. Scattered horse-drawn carriages, wagons, pedestrians and a trolley move about on First Street. Utility lines cross the road. Legible signs include: "Metropolitan Stables", "Job print"..., "Printing", "H. Jevne, wholesale & retail grocer", ..."135", "Los Angeles Printing Co.". Banners stretched across the street read: ..."Agricultural Association"..., ..."Festival [...] at [...] House"., Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.