Friday, August 2, 2024

Arroyo Seco Parkway, Monterey Hills or El Sereno, 1944

1942, Avenue 52 on-ramp to NB Arroyo Seco Pkwy, then US66/CA11, now CA, 110.  Note the stop sign at the left, which sorely tested a vehicle's acceleration to 45mph, the initial posted speed on the ASP.  

"One Way" and "No Left Turn" signs, plus a channeling B&W asphalt dike, reminded drivers that this newfangled thing called a "freeway" was no ordinary road (ACSC photo).  Thank you to Arturo Salazar.  

1944, View of the Arroyo Seco Parkway, Los Angeles.  This is more like Monterey Hills or El Sereno than Los Angeles proper.  Thanks to Paul Ayers.  

1951, Los Angeles Freeway Signs (1951).  Can anyone read the reverse inscription at the bottom of the page?

In 1951, freeway signs in Los Angeles were simple yet highly effective, reflecting the emerging automotive culture of post-war America. These signs, mostly green with white text, were designed to direct drivers through the rapidly expanding network of highways. The straightforward, sans-serif typography prioritized legibility at high speeds. With minimalistic symbols and standardized designs, they helped to unify traffic navigation across the region. Positioned prominently along roadways, these signs became iconic, symbolizing Los Angeles’ role as a car-centric city and setting standards that influenced road sign design nationwide
#losangeles #losangelescalifornia #usa #explore #history #historicalThank you to Brian Biekofsky @ Historical Los Angeles.  

Thanks to Paul Gheduzzi @ Freeways of Los Angeles.

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