This image shows the NBC Radio City radio and television center at the corner of Sunset and Vine in Hollywood, California.
The description states:
N. B. C. RADIO CITY — SUNSET AND VINE
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA
Located in the heart of Hollywood this is headquarters for many outstanding programs and the stars of radio.
–The building was constructed in 1938 and demolished in 1964 when operations were moved to Burbank, also nearby to Los Angeles.
This postcard was used and is dated 13 July 1956.
Tag: 1950s
Town House Hotel, Los Angeles, California
This image shows the massive structure of the Town House Hotel, built in 1929. Lafayette Park is visible on the right of the building.
The description states:
THE TOWN HOUSE, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
The popular hotel is located on beautiful Wilshire Boulevard, overlooking Lafayette Park.
–The hotel was first purchased by Hilton, and then by Sheraton, and continued in use as the neighborhood declined until the 1992 Los Angeles riots, and it was closed in 1993. It has since been reopened as low-income housing.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Park Labrea Towers, Los Angeles, California
This image shows the then-recently constructed living complex known as the Park Labrea Towers. It is the largest housing development west of the Mississippi River.
The description states:
PARK LABREA TOWERS
The fabulous project of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., in the heart of the “Miracle Mile”, Los Angeles, Calif.
–The Miracle Mile is a district Los Angeles identified with a section of Wilshire Boulevard, which was developed with the automobile in mind and became exceptionally popular.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Civic Center View, Los Angeles, California
This image shows a distance view of the freeways in the foreground, and the iconic Los Angeles City Hall in the center background.
The description states:
LOS ANGELES CIVIC CENTER
Los Angeles’ tallest structure, the City Hall, 464 feet high with Federal Building and Hall of Justice in the background of the new Los Angeles Freeway.
–The City Hall building was the tallest from 1928-1968, when it was surpassed by the Union Bank Plaza building and many others soon after. This was a result of the removal of height restrictions in 1964.
This image dates from the 1950s.
Roadside Picnic, St. Ignace, Michigan
This image shows a typical roadside rest area, where travelers can stop and view the scenery or eat a meal at the tables provided. This park overlooks the newly constructed Mackinaw Bridge, just visible at the right edge of the image in the distance.
The description states:
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Roadside parkway with Straits Bridge in distance. St. Ignace, Michigan.
—St. Ignace is on the Upper Peninsula side of the Straits.
This card is dated 1958, one year after the bridge was completed.
Silver City Harbor, Michigan
This image shows the modest harbor and pier of the small town of Silver City, located at the western end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The description states:
HARBOR AT SILVER CITY, MICHIGAN
The mouth of the Big Iron River emptying into Lake Superior serves as boat dockage for scores of small craft. Trolling for Lake Trout is popular here.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
MS Cason J. Callaway, Michigan
This is an image of the bulk freight hauling ship named the Cason J. Callaway, a one-time President of United States Steel.
The description states:
THE CASON J. CALLAWAY
Downbound from the Soo Locks, the Callaway, 674 feet long, was launched on March 22, 1952. Named in honor of the President of United States Steel Corp., the ship has a cargo capacity of 19,720 long tons. It was built at the River Rouge Yards of the Great Lakes Engineering Works.
–This was one of several similar ships constructed for freight transport on the Great Lakes.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Emerald Isle Ferry, Michigan
This is another example of a Michigan car ferry, in this case the Emerald Isle, which operated between Charlevoix and St. James.
The description states:
The New Motor Ship
EMERALD ISLE
Passenger and Car Ferry, with daily cruises between Charlevoix and St. James, Michigan. Located on Historic Beaver Island, known as America’s Emerald Isle, St. James lies at the Northeastern tip of the Island, 32 miles north of Charlevoix. At one time Beaver Island was ruled by King Strang, the only Monarch ever crowned in the United States.
—“King” James Strang was a Mormon church leader who established a community on Beaver Island in the 1850s, ending in his murder.
Since the ferry is noted as being new, this indicates the picture dates from the 1950s.
City of Munising Car Ferry, Michigan
This image shows the boarding ramp of the car ferry named the City of Munising. It operated across the Straits of Mackinac after being renamed from Pere Marquette 20 where it operated between Ludington, Michigan and ports in Wisconsin.
The description states:
THE CITY OF MUNISING
Michigan State Ferry preparing to dock air Mackinaw City, Michigan. S 65
–The cars indicate that this image is likely from the 1950s.
Straits of Macinac Car Ferry, Michigan
This image shows a few of the cars transported across the Straits of Mackinac by a ship of the same name before the construction of the bridge connecting Michigan with Canada.
The description states:
ABOARD “THE STRAITS OF MACKINAC”
One of the earliest State Ferries operating between St. Ignace and Mackinaw City, still in operation.. S 68
–The ship shown here was built in 1928 and may have continued until the 1950s, when ferry service was discontinued. This image likely dates from the 1950s based on the car models visible.