This odd sculpture is similar to the Richfield 'monument'. (found on the same cd I made years ago)
possibly ebay
above: The theater in the background (to the left of the sculpture) is the Fox Belmont Theater at 126 South Vermont Avenue.
Notice the prominent
dancing sign....was this venue located in the same building as the Fox Belmont?
There is also a sign visible beneath the hind legs of the horse advertising a PATIO and what looks like..ALL ROOMS.
For the life of me I can't figure this place out.
To the right of the 'sculpture' is a building that resembles the Terminal Annex Post Office At Union Station (same architect?) to see scan right-->
below: The rooftop sign that matches the sign in the above photograph.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1422
below: Notice the billboard advertising the Bimini Baths at far right.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1422
below: A rare view of the rooftop sign at night.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1422
below: A glimpse inside the 1,680 seat interior of the Fox Belmont on S. Vermont.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1422
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What's odd is that the 'monument/sculpture' in the mystery photo has nothing to do with the nearby Fox Belmont.
It is advertising 'The Gaucho' at Grauman's Chinese way up on Hollywood Boulevard! So why is it located on S. Vermont?
And the 'statue' looks
nothing like a gaucho...if anything, it resembles Napoleon.
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Added bonus.
The program for 'The Gaucho' at Grauman's Chinese Theater.
http://entertainment-memorabilia.bid...9468816/a.html
http://entertainment-memorabilia.bid...9468816/a.html
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