Author: jhgraham

Welcome to Los Angeles, 1926

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26-lightenedRED JADE, my first Avery Shepard novel, takes place in and around Los Angeles in late 1926. Modern day time travelers might need to orient themselves if they were to visit that world, for the Los Angeles of “then” has some notable differences to “now.” Continue reading →

Altadena’s Mile of Christmas Trees

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altadena_mile_of_christmas_trees_1920sIt started in 1920, the tradition of lighting the twin row of giant Himalayan Deodars along Santa Rosa Avenue. Santa Rosa Avenue in the foothill community of Altadena, near Pasadena. Originally the lighting ceremony was held on December 24. The lights stayed on each evening until 10pm through January 2 and attracted thousands of visitors from all over Los Angeles. Continue reading →

Red Grange in Los Angeles

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1926_chicago_bears_Los_angeles_tigers_memorial_coliseumHarold “Red” Grange was a college football player, an all-American halfback who rose to national prominence after his remarkable performance in a 1924 game against Michigan. In 1925 he turned professional, signing on with the Chicago Bears. He kicked off 1926 with a football game at the Memorial Coliseum playing against the Los Angeles Tigers, then returned in the spring to star in his first Hollywood feature film. Continue reading →