PC-001-245A

Tunnel Day, Hollywood, showing Prospect Avenue, Hollywood, 1909

 

1909

 

The Benham Co., Los Angeles, Callifornia

In 1909, the Hill Street tunnels in Los Angeles were opened. Known as "Tunnel Day," the celebration on September 15 (according to Los Angeles television station KCET) included a parade of vehicles down Sunset Boulevard, including automobiles, horse-drawn carriages, and Los Angeles Pacific streetcars. Locals were happy to save travel time between Hollywood and Los Angeles, and in Hollywood, according to the back of this postcard, resident artist Paul de Longpre held a reception on September 23 "under the auspices of the Hollywood Board of Trade and the Woman's Club." This card is an invitation to the reception.

Hollywood; Tunnel Day; Prospect Avenue

 

California - Los Angeles - Hollywood

 

 

MS-0008

 

The Neuner Co., Los Angeles, California

Postcard

3.5 inches X 5.5 inches

Yes

PC-001-245B

 

 

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TIFF

21.64 MB