LAist: An LA Mystery: 1912

Elise Thompson

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:23:22 -0800

I was given a cardboard box from the attic with loose photographs. My dad did not take care of his negatives, and our best guess is that they were lost during one of the big storms that flooded the garage (and tore up the Redondo Pier). From the few proof sheets I found, it looks like he only printed (or kept) a few pictures from each roll he took. I received a detailed email regarding this post using the dive equipment as a way to establish a timeline. I am going through the other photographs now and trying to match up the equipment.

Bradywestwater

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:00:33 -0800

Are there any other photos that may have been taken at the same time?

Elise Thompson

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:29:00 -0800

I was thinking, "Wow, global warming IS happening fast! The seas are evaporating!"

MmmBurrito

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:36:41 -0800

Haha nevermind. Clearly underwater.

MmmBurrito

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:35:31 -0800

Oh! I think I know where this is! It is under the Santa Monica Pier. As you are going South on PCH and you take the Ocean off ramp (Moomat Aiko or whatever), you pass right under it. I do it everyday.

icharry

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:31:23 -0800

Looks a bit like the marker that is found on bridges... but I did'nt think they started with that till the 40's...?...