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Visiting California?

Posted by ksquaredno15 on April 2, 2011
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If you’re a visitor to my blog that’s planning a visit to Los Angeles and/or it’s surrounding cities, you may be interested in checking out one or more of locations that I’ve posted on this blog. Even if you’re a Los Angeles/California native, you may find some of these sites worthy of a visit.

For your convenience, I’ve listed all of the locations that I’ve posted about (to date), that are still around (as far as I’m aware). If you want to read the posts connected with these locations, you can easily enter a keyword in the search field or click on the link that I’ve provided.

1. Griffith Observatory – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=28

2. Vacation Village-now called Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego. I haven’t been there since it has changed to Paradise Point, so if you plan a visit, let me know how it is. Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=447

3. NHRA Drag Racing at Pomona Fairplex – Usually has races in February and November. Don’t forget a good pair of earplugs (I would take the over-ear style too). Visit the NHRA Website for schedule: http://nhra.com/

4. Far East Cafe – Little Tokyo in Los Angeles – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=2207

5. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House – Los Angeles, Ca – I don’t think you can enter the property, but you can drive by to see the exterior of the house. Read the post for location: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=26

6. Marineland of The Pacific – Palos Verdes, Ca – Marineland is no longer there, but you can still visit the property which is now home to the Terranea Resort. You can grab a bite to eat at one of a few different restaurants and look out over the ocean. There is a small self-park lot or a $5 parking lot (the self-park is usually full). http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=65
Read the post about Terranea Resort reunion: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=1674

7. Magic Castle – Los Angeles, Ca – This is an exclusive club, so entry is only allowed if you are a member or have a guest pass from a member. Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=1059

8. Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA Campus – Los Angeles, Ca – http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=711

9. Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour – Mission Viejo, Ca – Farrell’s website: http://www.farrellsusa.com/
Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=415

10. Snow Summit at Big Bear Mountain – San Bernardino, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=2322 Snow Summit website: http://www.snowsummit.com/ski/

11. Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=59

12. Original Tommy’s Hamburger – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=37

13. Griffith Park Southern Miniature Railroad – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=61 The Griffith Park Train Rides http://www.griffithparktrainrides.com/

14. Holiday Bowl – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=24

15. Pink’s Hot Dog Stand – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=48

16. Bradbury Building – Downtown Los Angeles, Ca – You are only allowed on the ground floor of the building. Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=19

17. Angel’s Flight – Downtown Los Angeles, Ca – Angel’s Flight was reopened on March 15, 2010. I’ve taken a ride up and down Angel’s Flight since my original post was written. The cost of a one-way ride was 25 cents at that time. Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=4

18. John Marshall High School – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=3306

Leave me a comment if you visit any of these sites during your next visit.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House

Posted by ksquaredno15 on September 7, 2010
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Frank Lloyd Wright Falling Water-Frank Lloyd Wright



One of my favorite Frank Lloyd Wright homes is Fallingwater in Pennsylvania (pictured above), which was built in 1935, but unfortunately, I’ve never had the opportunity to visit the house, so it’s not going to be the subject of this post.

The Frank Lloyd Wright home that I remember, is located at 2655 Glendower Avenue in Los Angeles, California. On many occasions I would ride my bike in and around neighborhoods close to where I lived and just by chance, I came across the Ennis House (photo below). At the time, I had no idea what the story was behind this house, all I knew was it was a neat looking house. On this particular bike ride, I rode onto the driveway/courtyard area of the house, walked up to the window by the front door and peered into the house to see what it looked like inside, but couldn’t see much from my vantage point.

The Ennis House was built as a residence by world-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright for Mabel and Charles Ennis back in 1924. The house is listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior in the National Register of Historic Places, it has been declared a Cultural Heritage Monument by the City of Los Angeles, and it has been designated a California State Landmark.



Frank Lloyd Wright Ennis House

It’s really unfortunate, but the Ennis House Foundation has decided to place the Ennis House on the market for sale to a private owner because the house needs more stewardship than a small nonprofit can sustain. Hopefully, someone or some entity will step up and take on the long term care of the property so it will continue to be around for generations to come.

See more details about the Ennis House at wikipedia.com & the Ennis House Foundation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ennis_House

http://www.ennishouse.org/

The Black Dahlia Murder

Posted by ksquaredno15 on August 9, 2010
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Since my blog is all about places, persons and things that have in some way been a part of my life, I bet you’re wondering; what does the Black Dahlia murder have to do with me–well actually nothing. Let me explain.

Here’s a little background on the Black Dahlia murder if you’ve never heard about it. On January 15, 1947, the badly mutilated body of Elizabeth Short (nicknamed the Black Dahlia) was found in a vacant lot in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles. As of today, her murder has never been solved, but a former LAPD homicide detective, Steve Hodel, says he knows who did it, claiming that his father, George Hodel, who died in 1999, had committed the Black Dahlia murder (photo below). Dr. George Hodel

The following paragraph was taken from the website at: http://onedayshelldarken.com/the-beginnings

“In the book, The Black Dahlia Avenger, Dr. Hodel’s son, Steve Hodel, builds a very strong case against him as the alleged murderer. It is believed by many that the body of Elizabeth Short was dissected at the house on Franklin Avenue in Hollywood, California. The Sheriff’s department set up surveillance on Hodel at this location and taped his conversation during the investigation.”

Swoden HouseThis is a photo of the home on Franklin Avenue in Hollywood (left). The home was once a private residence owned by Dr. George Hodel, as well as others, but is now being rented out for lodging and parties.

During my entire childhood and early adulthood, I lived in Los Angeles, California. The home on Franklin Avenue referenced above is known by many as the Sowden House and was built by Lloyd Wright, son of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This home was just blocks away from where I lived and I use to pass by it constantly either on bike or when I drove by, hence my connection with the Black Dahlia murder. Ok, I know it’s kinda weak, but a connection none the less.

Read more about the Black Dahlia murder at the following links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia_suspects