Like the rays from a center diamond in a cluster of magnificent jewels, the annual Midwinter Number of the Los Angeles Times reaches forth across the continent, attracting thousands of readers to “the garden spot of the world.”

Sordid collection of tatty top-shelf tabloids. Similar in style to House & Garden, or Field and Stream.

Long before movie patrons endured 45 minutes of trailers, and dire warnings of cell phone use, there was The Vagabond on Wilshire; artsy, 35mm programming at a very reasonable price.

Take a ride on the Monorail and 'Ride into Tomorrow' with this gorgeous collection of artifacts from Flushing Meadow Park.

The history of L.A.’s most famous topless bar. Also, Jim Morrison’s favorite place to drink.

Didn’t get the invite? A careless oversight, but you can still explore the infamous Artists and Models Ball event from 1971.

It was said that by the late 1950s, there was no specific Los Angeles city magazine. Let’s look into that.

Presenting a unique archive of department store photos. These were professional shots taken for two East coast locations; comprising mostly of home interiors. Charge it!

From the days of KRLA, KMET and the CIA, the Troubadour and the Whisky, Cinematheque-16 and psychedelic coffee shops along Fairfax Avenue.

Knowing more than you think and giving it away for over two years.

Frederick’s of Hollywood archive 1954 - 1980.

An elegant collection of trade ads from a whole other genre; sexploitation. Double-features, lurid titles, blazing action, and shocking nudity… all presented with unique showmanship.