1932 Greater Los Angeles, The Wonder City of America. Where to Go and What to See.
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By: K.M. Leuschner/Western Litho Co.
Original Date: 1932
Size of Original: 21 x 33 inches (53 x 84 cm)
This is a fine print reproduction of a 1932 bird’s-eye pictorial map of Greater Los Angeles through the eye of German-American artist K. M. Leuschner, capturing the rapidly expanding Southern California metropolis at a pivotal moment in its growth, the same year the city hosted the Summer Olympics.
Rendered in bold color and rich detail, the map blends geographic accuracy with artistic flair, celebrating Los Angeles’ commerce, industry, and leisure culture. Streets and neighborhoods radiate from the city center toward coastal destinations such as Santa Monica, Venice, and Sunset piers, while inland landmarks including UCLA and the Hollywood Bowl help define the region’s cultural landscape.
More than a navigational aid, the map serves as a visual celebration of the city’s economic diversity. Oil fields, manufacturing plants, rubber factories, and automobile facilities appear throughout, underscoring Los Angeles’ industrial vitality. A detailed index identifies government buildings, factories, entertainment venues, and tourist attractions, offering a guide to the city’s opportunities.
Hollywood’s presence is unmistakable. Seventeen well-known movie stars are listed in the index, and studios and theaters anchor the entertainment district, linking the city’s physical growth to its rising role as the center of the motion-picture industry. Playful details, from sunbathers on the beaches to hillside celebrity homes, capture the optimism and glamour of Los Angeles in the early 1930s.
Inventory #81025