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Description

Looking South From the Corner of Tenth and Pearl Streets.

Southern part of B.W. Pierce's rare view of Los Angeles, pubished in 1894 and printed by the Los Angeles Litho. Co.

The map shows a view of the Southern Part of Los Angeles, Looking South From the Corner of Tenth and Pearl Streets.

West Lake Park  and Pico Heights appear at the bottom left.  Downtown is shown at the bottom center, with Santa Monica, Redondo, San Pedro Bay, Long Beach and Catalina Island on the horizon.

Over 160 place names identified in the key below the view.  Includes larger views of:

  • Los Angeles High School
  • Los Angeles Farming & Milling Co.
  • Court House
  • City Hall
  • The Hollenbeck
  • Baker Iron Works
  • Nadeau Hotel
  • Stimson Block
  • Bryson Block

Rarity

The view is exceptionally rare.  We have never seen the view on the market.

Condition Description
Lower half of map only. Some minor reinstatement of image along the top and in the bottom right corner text. Several repaired tears.