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Broadway at Eigth Street
Filename: 918_11_A61847.jpg
Size: 2068 x 3212 (1.2MB)
Date: 12th November 2009
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
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Broadway at Eigth Street
Vintage postcard showing a city street scene on Broadway at Eigth Street, Los Angeles, California. The street is teeming with pedestrians, vintage automobiles, and streetcars
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Media ID 9751201
© Cultural Heritage Images/Universal Images Group
1915 Automobiles Broadway California City Los Angeles Pedestrians Postcard Scene Showing Street Streetcars Teeming
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage postcard from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back to the bustling city streets of Los Angeles in 1915. The scene captured is Broadway at Eighth Street, a vibrant intersection that showcases the essence of urban life during that era. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported to an age where pedestrians filled the sidewalks, vintage automobiles lined the streets, and streetcars trundled along their tracks. The energy of this moment is palpable as people go about their daily routines. Men in dapper suits and bowler hats hurry past women adorned with elegant dresses and wide-brimmed hats. The air buzzes with conversation and laughter as friends gather on street corners or exchange pleasantries while waiting for transportation. The architecture surrounding Broadway at Eighth Street adds to the charm of this photograph. Classic buildings with ornate facades stand tall against a clear blue sky, showcasing the grandeur of early 20th-century Los Angeles. This image serves as a visual reminder of how much cities have evolved over time. It allows us to appreciate both the similarities and differences between then and now – reminding us that despite technological advancements, some aspects of city life remain timeless. As we admire this postcard print from UIG, let it transport us back to an era when Broadway was not only a famous New York avenue but also a vibrant artery pulsating through downtown Los Angeles – capturing moments like these forever etched into history's tapestry.
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