That is such a wonderful photograph
downtownkid. Truly a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the past.
I'd love to know the story behind the dragon-car in front of Bozzani's. I wonder if steam came out of the front? (dragon's mouth)
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Are those little kids looking into the window on the right?
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"Bozzani's and Santa Cruz Adobe on Broadway in 1955."
http://photos.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/F...olNumber=67650 (probably a NLA repeat)
This is no doubt the back of the Bozzani building. I expected a large garage door (where'd they drive in the cars?)
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