[Chuckaluck]

Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

an astonishing view of the set from Ben-Hur. August 18, 1925 (under construction)
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The enormous chariot race arena was constructed at what is now the intersection of La Cienega and San Vicente Boulevards.




http://wallacestudy.blogspot.com/201...lent-film.html


photographer's stamp on the aerial photograph (there's one on the front as well, lower left hand corner)

Originally Posted by BifRayRock

Fascinating amusement complex at Ocean Park, circa 1914.

http://www.flickr.com

Interesting early history of the park: http://www.westland.net/venicehistor...s/pickpier.htm

Safe to say "Ben Hur's" popularity is not to be under estimated.