Downtown 101 Freeway

 

Thank you to Arturo Salazar @ Freeways of Los Angeles, 1953.

Mark Lawrence points out that the LA County Hall of Justice in the foreground [built in 1925 is unmistakable] and the Federal Building and Courthouse is in the background.

Called "The Slot"?

Thanks to Arturo Salazar, whose caption reads, 

1962 - Looking westerly over Santa Ana Fwy (US-101) at Alameda St near Union Station (right). Civic center buildings are prominent in center-right background (Water & Power Assoc photo).

At that time, US-101 changed its name to Hollywood Fwy at Spring St. Today most consider that name change occurring at the Harbor Fwy/Arroyo Seco Pkwy (CA-110) four level interchange.

Taix French Restaurant (left center) closed this location on Commercial St in 1964 and is now located on Sunset Blvd in Echo Park.