A few years ago I used to share a photostudio in downtown LA. At that time plenty of areas down there were pretty gritty to say the least. Now, I'm from an English city that has seen it's own periods of majesty, decline and rebirth so I've kind of got a soft spot for anywhere that has seen better days! Those days are long gone for downtown Los Angeles.
On a recent shoot for the whiskey bar Seven Grand it was fascinating to see the most recent renovations.
Seven Grand is a gem........almost literally. Located in an old jewelry salon ( the Tiffany's of it's time I was told ), and with it's dark-wood panelling, plaid carpeting and taxidermied trophies, this bar is reminiscent of an old-time gentleman's club with touches of Scottish laird's manor and honky-tonk saloon. I almost wanted to see the bartender slide a shot of whiskey down the length of the bar, yet at the same time could picture Winston Churchill walking in with his shotgun and a brace of pheasants!!
To all of you real-estate investors out there.......I'm looking forward to seeing what could become of the beautifully ornate, yet currently dilapidated, Bank of Italy a few blocks down the street!
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Hi Claire. From one L.A. girl to another, these pictures Rock! I came across your site and blog through a press release I received from Chameleon Chair.
I'm in the event biz here in the City of Angels. I can't believe we've never crossed paths.
The renaissance of our wonderful city makes me very happy. Thanks for sharing.
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