History, Los Angeles County

Mid century geometric mosaics on an apartment house on 25th Street, just east of where it turns into Palos Verdes Drive South.

Did you know there were sort of secret days on which visitors dress up to go to the Magic Kingdom? Some really epitomize the term "dres...

If you hear "Giannini", you might think of Bank of America--especially if you're into corporate histories, because A. P. Giann...

Old and new on Abbott Kinney in Venice On April 28, go see a lecture and slide show about Pacific Ocean Park--remember that wild place?...

Angelenos, Vickey Kall is here to help you celebrate spring! Easter and picnics express the season so well, and Easter means churches, rig...

Long time no see! I don't want to abandon this blog about Los Angeles history, because I still love the topic. I know that others find ...

Here are a few stories on Los Angeles history to entertain you while the turkey is roasting: A collection of how LA neighborhoods got t...

My poor, neglected blog . . . I'm afraid things aren't going to get much more active here, at least until 2015--unless guest blog...

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral is unbelievably ornate, so today I am confining the post to the dome. Artist William Chavalas created ...

I was going to blog aboaut a mosaic on Monday but my fingertips melted and got stuck to the keys. I managed to knock over a glass of ice t...