A Photography Project
Chips Restaurant in Hawthorne, the inspiration of Jim and Martha Davidson, opened in 1957. The Googie icon was designed by Los Angeles architect Harry Harrison. The community landmark has been in continuous operation since its opening.
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Believe it or not, the building at Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave had 4 stories when it was built in 1914. Bank of America had it remodeled into a 1-story building in 1935. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium moved into the building in 1992.
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First Congregational Church of Los Angeles was founded in 1867. The present cathedral style building, completed in 1932, is the church’s fifth home. It was designed by Los Angeles architects James E. and David C. Allison in the Gothic Revival style.
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The California bungalow-style home Arley Leck built for his bride, Alicia, in 1918 in San Juan Capistrano, was built on land given to them as a wedding gift by her parents. The house moved to the Los Rios Historical Center and restored in 2005.
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The First Church of Christ Scientist in Santa Ana was reported as “one of the most beautiful church structures in Southern California” when the first services were held on Nov 4, 1923. The church continued to serve the congregation for over 50 years.
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In June, 1938, the city of Maywood celebrated “[a]mid the blare of trumpets and the waving of flags” the dedication of its new, 2-story, “paid in cash,” Art Deco/Moderne style city hall building, designed by engineer E. R. Edwards.
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The former City Hall on D Street in Upland was built in 1939. The Art Deco/Moderne style building was designed by the prolific Los Angeles firm of Walker and Eisen. The building served as City Hall and Police Department until 1969.
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