Roadside Peek : Historical Sites Southern California 3




Retrolook Main \| Bygone Retail \| Golden Era \| Historical Sites \| Hotels Postcards \| Swinging Retro \| So CA Main This section of Roadside Peek contains images from historical areas within Southern California. Pages : 1 2 [3] Asahi Building (Now Samsung) Los Angeles, CA RoadsidePeek.com Here's a shot of what's commonly known as the "Asahi Building". The billboard for Asahi recently changed to Samsung. 04-06 Wilshire Boulevard (1940's) Los Angeles, CA Photo courtesy Jeff Pace Here's a shot taken in the 1940's of Wilshire Boulevard, also called the Miracle Mile, in Los Angeles. Located on the near right is a Zinke's shoe repair business. The deco greenish building in the far right is the Wiltern Theatre near Western Ave. Bono's Deli Fontana, CA Photo courtesy Chris & Ginger The Bono's Deli in Fontana is historical remnant of the past as its sits along Route 66 in Fontana. Bono's also features one of the last remaining giant oranges that used to dot the West. 06-07 Eastern Columbia Los Angeles, CA Photo courtesy Chris & Ginger The 1929 Eastern Columbia building in Los Angeles was recently restored and has been turned into lofts. 07-07 Bendix Los Angeles, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com Here's the old rooftop sign for the Bendix building in the fashion district of Los Angeles that dates back to the 1930's. The three-sided sign was relit in 2003. 04-08 Pages : 1 2 [3] Retrolook Main \| Bygone Retail \| Golden Era \| Historical Sites \| Hotels Postcards \| Swinging Retro \| So CA Main Home \| Search \| What's New \| Contact Disclaimers, Copyright, and Trademarks Page Last Updated April 27, 2008