Aquarius to Hollywood
From Aquarius to Hollywood… the birth of FILMEX, the legendary Los Angeles film festival.
Circus Maximus
For the discriminating male who desires the finest… welcome to Mark Roy’s Circus Maximus. Diners Club accepted.
Hollywood Museum
“If you build it, they will come”. Not exactly. Here’s the story of the ill-fated Hollywood Museum.
Ambassador Rockefeller
The Ambassador Hotel, Rockefeller Plaza and Donald Trump. Strange bedfellows indeed.
Los Angeles Midwinter
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.”
Tabloid Tales
Sordid collection of tatty top-shelf tabloids. Similar in style to House & Garden, or Field and Stream.
The Vagabond Theatre
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.
New York World’s Fair, 1964
Take a ride on the Monorail and 'Ride into Tomorrow' with this gorgeous collection of artifacts from Flushing Meadow Park.
The Phone Booth
The history of L.A.’s most famous topless bar. Also, Jim Morrison’s favorite place to drink.
Artists and Models Ball, 1971
Didn’t get the invite? A careless oversight, but you can still explore the infamous Artists and Models Ball event from 1971.
History of Los Angeles Magazine
It was said that by the late 1950s, there was no specific Los Angeles city magazine. Let’s look into that.