Parking Lot at Wilshire Blvd. & Grand Avenue, Los Angeles,1946

1946, A View of a Parking Lot Located at Wilshire Blvd. and Grand Avenue, Los Angeles (1946).  Thank you to Historical Los Angeles USA.

In 1946, the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Grand Avenue reflected the city’s increasing demand for automobile infrastructure. This parking lot, filled with post-war cars, symbolized LA’s shift toward car culture, where personal vehicles were becoming the primary mode of transportation. The surrounding buildings hinted at the commercial and financial importance of Wilshire Boulevard, which was rapidly transforming into one of the city’s most prestigious business corridors. This view of a simple parking lot captured a moment in time when the city’s skyline was evolving, and space for cars became just as valuable as space for people.