History of Los Angeles, California, USA

The west end of what is known as the Third-street tunnel, which is under construction between Hill and Hope streets, a distance of three blocks, at Los Angeles, Cal., caved in soon after 1 o’clock, yesterday morning and entombed 11 laborers and bricklayers, and fatally injured W. T. Lambie, an inspector in the employ of the street department. Lambie died later. Eight of the entombed men were rescued uninjured. John D. Joe was still entombed at a late hour. He is injured, but it is not known how seriously. Foreman Crawley is doubtless dead. Many tons of earth fell in the part of the tunnel where he was. The men were engaged in excavating 75 feet from the mouth of the tunnel. Inspector Lambie was in the act of leaving the tunnel when the cave-in occurred. His legs were pinned down, and it was eight hours before he was extricated, then in a dying condition.

"Very near the terrestrial paradise," said the old Spanish explorer of the sunlit country, where stood in a later century the pueblo of Los Angeles. Very near the terrestrial paradise has it seemed to weary travellers, hopeful invalids, and delighted home makers, who have from year to year wandered across the desert to find rest, health, and comfort in a climate where the terms winter and summer are misnomers, where snows are seen only on the mountain tops above the flowering plain, where severe heats are unknown, and where Nature rewards those who seek her gifts in largest measure. Climate and situation are the environing elements which count for most in the development of the history of Los Angeles. These are responsible both for the easy, courteous, pleasure loving lives of the Spanish rancheros, and the strenuous, vivid, progressive, municipal experiences of the Americans in this modern "pleasure city."

Los Angeles treasures the memory of ancient Spanish days of daring and...

Los Angeles, a city, the capital of Los Angeles co., Cal., is on a river of the same name, about 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 345 miles in a direct line SE. of San Francisco. Lat. 34° 5' N. It is the commercial metropolis and the most populous town of southern California, and is noted for the amenity of its climate, the beauty of its flowering gardens and walks (embowered in a subtropical vegetation of pepper-trees, eucalyptus, lire-oak, india-rubber, Nor folk pine, palmetto, etc. ), and the excellence of its fruits. Oranges, lemons, and figs flourish in the open air, and it has extensive vineyards, the product of which is converted into wine. Fruits, wine, and wool are the chief articles of export ; petroleum and gold are obtained in the vicinity. The city is provided with several parks, of which Griffith Park covers 3000 acres. It is the Beat of Baptist, Catholic, and Presbyterian colleges, of the University of Southern California, and of a state normal school. Among the more ...

Los Angeles, Jan. 12. - Shrine auditorium, the largest hall here, was completely destroyed by fire yesterday.

Six firemen, one policeman and one civilian were more or less seriously injured. OTTO SUEDKE, fire lieutenant, suffered a broken skull.

The origin of the fire is unknown, but early today both police and fire officials said they did not believe it was incendiary. One theory is that a defective gas heater was responsible. The loss is variously estimated at from $200,000 to $500,000. Officials of the Shriners, who owned the auditorium, were unable to place the exact loss today.

Shrine auditorium was the center of public gatherings in Los Angeles for 12 years. President Wilson spoke there when he was in Los Angeles campaigning for the league of nations. It seated 8,000 people.

The Los Angeles Civic Center reported an inch of snow, and even the beaches of Santa Monica were whitened with snow, in what proved to be a record snowstorm for Los Angeles.

Flooding claimed the lives of at least 45 persons. Walls of water and debris up to ten feet high were noted in some canyon areas. Rainfall totals ranged up to 16.29 inches at Azusa, with 8.26 inches reported in Downtown Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Sept. 2. (U.P.) - A Western Air express plane crashed and burst into flames shortly before midnight, burning its crew of two men and a woman to death.

Western Air dispatchers listed the crew as GEORGE SHERWOOD, 38, veteran Los Angeles pilot; FRED M. BURLEW, co-pilot, Glendale, Calif.; DONNA NAYLOR, stewardess, Burbank, Calif.

Less than a mile from the airport its motors began sputtering, MALDIN BURT, Van Nuys rancher reported.

"The plane was flying low and it seemed that the motor was sputtering," he said. "The piilot gave it the gun. It seemed to zoom up and then the motor went dead and the plane nosed downward."
"The pilot looked like he was trying to pull up its nose and he succeeded partly. The plane, skimmed across several irrigation stempipes and the propellor broke off."

"It skidded across Empire Boulevard here and went into a cow pasture. Suddenly it broke into flames."

Nearly five and a half inches of rain drenched Los Angeles during a 24 hour period. The hurricane caused two million dollars damage, mostly to structures along the coast and to crops, and claimed 45 lives at sea. "El Cordonazo" produced 5.66 inches of rain at Los Angeles and 11.6 inches of rain at Mount Wilson, both records for the month of September.

At the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, Joan Benoit (today known as Joan Benoit Samuelson) finished the first-ever women’s marathon in 2:24.52.

1. Visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame: Stroll along Hollywood Boulevard and see the iconic stars embedded in the sidewalk honoring famous celebrities from the entertainment industry.

2. Explore Griffith Observatory: Perched on a hill overlooking the city, Griffith Observatory offers stunning views of Los Angeles, educational exhibits, and a chance to observe the night sky through telescopes.

3. Hike in Griffith Park: Right next to the observatory, Griffith Park boasts numerous hiking trails, including the popular hike to the Hollywood Sign.

4. Enjoy Venice Beach: This iconic beachfront community is known for its bohemian spirit, Muscle Beach, street performers, and the famous Venice Boardwalk.

5. Discover Santa Monica: Visit the historic Santa Monica Pier, enjoy the beach, and explore the Third Street Promenade for shopping and dining.

6. Go to Universal Studios Hollywood: Experience movie magic with thrilling rides, studio tours, and entertainment based on your favorite...