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]; the Federal Building and Courthouse are 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.

1960, Thank you to Classic Hollywood/Los Angeles/SFV.  No caption on this pic.  That's too bad.  Westbound lanes on the Hollywood 101 Freeway, 1960.