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Latest additions to the archive:
Farmers Market Los Angeles | Vintage Postcards of Monrovia (pre-1940) | Vintage Hotel Guides | The Colony Club | KMET 94.7, 1981 Downtown Los Angeles, circa 1977 | A Tribute to Susan Harrison | Thunderbird International Hotel, 1962 | The Pink Pussycat, 1966 |
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LA Weekly 1978-2018 As we continue our exploration of Los Angeles and its cultural backstory, we've acquired an enviable collection of LA Weekly magazine. And while the weekly is drastically less impressive today (thanks to some unfortunate changes in leadership), the importance in mining its vast history cannot be overlooked.Our collection barely dents the forty year time span, and much like our Los Angeles Free Press collection, the focus is on film and music. It's a nostalgic look back at midnight movies at the Nuart, shopping for antique robes at Flip on Melrose, and bands with funny names playing Madame Wong's in Chinatown. |
Los Angeles Free Press L.A.'s legendary underground newspaper gets a thorough examination here. We've compiled a number of issues between 1966 and 1976, providing insightful essays on film, music and places of interest. Offering a vast amount of historical significance, these issues shed a fascinating light from the days of KRLA and KMET, the Troubadour and the Whisky, Cinematheque-16 and psychedelic coffee shops along Fairfax Avenue. The trip starts here… |
Pictorial California Continuing to build on our extensive collection of Los Angeles artifacts, we've curated a selection of Pictorial California and the Pacific. The richly illustrated magazine ("24 pages in Rotogravure") was published by Eugene Swarzwald of Keystone Photo Services in downtown Los Angeles. |
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Motel 74 We've curated a number of vintage postcards (seventy-four to be exact) and produced a fine-looking video showcasing the best in 1960's and 70's motels and hotels. They're all from California and the majority crossed over into becoming parking lots. Motel 74 |
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Goodbye, Baby A much-needed look back at actress Susan Harrison. |
Hotel California Just checking in? Please enjoy the free continental breakfast in one of our modern, air-conditioned, beautifully furnished rooms. From luxurious national chains down to the family-run rustic motor lodge on the edge of town (the one with the dodgy-looking pool). |
Stuff Magazine L.A.'s inspiring magazine published by Steve Samiof - editor and publisher of late-70's music magazine Slash. |
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Modern Living Gorgeous selection of 1960's and 70's architecural interiors. Copious amount of lush carpets and warm, muted colors. A place where Matt Helm and Neely O'Hara relax with cocktails and quaaludes. |
Rave Magazine 1964-1969 Hop in a taxi from Regent Street wearing your latest John Stephen suit and head to the Cromwellian to hear Francoise Hardy or check out the scene at the Elbow Room on Carlisle Street. Around 3AM, take the tube from Tottenham Court Road and head for some grub at Chelsea Kitchen. |
Walt Disney World Widen your world and enjoy a mind-boggling
collection of vintage slides from a time when the Pirates of the Caribbean chased maidens around. |
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The New Yorker Covers Collection A stupendous collection of gorgeous covers from 1951 to 1966. |
The New York Rocker 1976-1981 New York's iconic new-wave music paper for those not singing 'Hopelessly Devoted To You'. |
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Village Voice 1969-1970 From the heart of the East Village, take a look back through New York's legendary weekly. |
N.Y. World's Fair 1964 Take a ride on the Monorail and 'Ride into Tomorrow' with this gorgeous collection of artifacts from Flushing Meadow Park. |
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Studio Portraits Late 1970's collection from a North Carolina photo studio. Often amusing, sometimes frightening. |
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For One Week Only An elegant collection of trade ads from a whole other genre; 1970's exploitation. Double-features, lurid titles, blazing action and shocking nudity, all presented with unique showmanship. |
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Vintage City Slides Take a boat along the East River, grab a slice at Piper's Alley, stay the night at the Beverly Hills Hotel (rates may have increased) or ride the cable car. |
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Vintage Las Vegas Top draw line-up of images from 'a place where gambling is allowed'. Stonking array of marquee signs, interiors, the Strip and a buffet. No filler, just the business. |
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The Tunnel of Love Raise a glass and toast these happy couples with our vintage wedding collection. |
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The Family Album From the depths of the flea-market; a collection of unknown faces. |
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Magazine Covers An engaging variety of notable magazine covers -- you'll find family favorites, along with a smattering of unusual titles thrown in for good measure. |
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Pin Up Glamour The seedier side of modeling... but compelling nonetheless. |
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BAM Magazine 1978-1992 |
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British Music Press |
Tabloid Tales |
