Here’s a digest of images I’ve posted in the last week.

From the Archives of the Los Angeles Times:

Wing-side boxing under the Spruce Goose: In 1986, boxing matches held under the wing of the famous Howard Hughes aircraft. Framework

1938 Hudson at San Diego mission: The Los Angeles Times “Scout Park” visits San Diego. Framework

Republican National Conventions of the past: Photo gallery of RNC conventions from 1936-2000.  Framework

The 1952 Eisenhower-Nixon campaign: Gen. Dwight Eisenhower and Sen. Richard Nixon campaign in Southern California. A repost from 2012. Framework

Instagram:

Carhenge: Posted a series of seven images - all textured - of Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska. harrysonpics on Instagram.

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@latimesmultimedia: Contributed several From the Archives images to the Los Angeles Times Photography, Video and Multimedia page. @latimesmultimedia

My posts from last week included these:

From the Archives of the Los Angeles Times:

1979 rock slide closes Pacific Coast Highway: PCH closed for a month and commuters struggle to find alternate routes. Framework

Meadowlark Lemon at basketball clinic: A portrait of the Harlem Globetrotter star by Fitzgerald Whitney. Framework

Golden Gloves boxing at Hollywood Legion Stadium: 1946 photo by Larry Sharkey of crowd in smoke-filled boxing arena.  Framework

1980 Republican National Convention: Ronald Reagan is nominated for President. A repost from 2012.  Framework

flickr:

2016 Old Fort MacArthur Days: 30th annual gathering of historic reenacement groups at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro.  flickr album

Instagram

Route 66: Posted textured versions of seven images taken on Route 66 in California and Arizona. Harrysonpics on Instagram

Facebook

@latimesmultimedia: Contributed several From the Archives images to the Los Angeles Times Photography, Video and Multimedia page. @latimesmultimedia

July 9, 2016: Confederate cannon fired off at end of Civil War reenactment battle during Old Fort MacArthur Days.

Old Fort MacArthur Days is an annual gathering of living history groups. Also, it's a major fundraising event for the Fort MacArthur Museum in San Pedro. Over 600 participants set up historic camps - including Roman Legion, Civil War, early California, World War II and English Renaissance.

Several military battles were reenacted. I covered Spanish-American, Revolution, World War II and Civil War battles all in one day. In addition I got to vote to save Roman Gladiators!

After taking over 700 images, it took a week to get the best 75 posted to this flickr album: 2016 Old Fort MacArthur Days.

After attending several Civil War reenactments, I finally captured a good cannon blast, above. The two black and white portraits below, were taken with Hipstamatic app on iPhone.

Here’s a digest of images I’ve posted in the last week.

From the Archives of the Los Angeles Times:

Joe Torre argues with umpire: New York Mets manager gets ejected again. Framework

Grounded: Fishing boat owned by Ernie Pate sits on Malibu beach. Framework

LBJ makes 1960 campaign stop in Northridge: Sen. Lyndon Johnson addresses a crowd of 2,000 students at San Fernando State College-now Cal State Northridge. Framework

Oral Roberts at Downey tent revival meeting: 1957 photo by Dan McCormack of the famous evangelist. Framework

Wrigley Field: Los Angeles had its own Wrigley Field. Originally posted in 2013.  Framework

Instagram:

Hipstamatic: Black and white images taken with Hipstamatic iPhone app given a textured look. Harrysonpics on Instagram

flickr:

Pony Photographer: Posted six photos and story from 1979 on second generation Pony Photographer Bob Mellen. Flickr photo album

Facebook

@latimesmultimedia: Contributed several From the Archives images to the Los Angeles Times Photography, Video and Multimedia page. @latimesmultimedia

Here’s a digest of images I’ve posted in the last week.

From the Archives of the Los Angeles Times:

1981 protests at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant: About 1,900 arrested during two weeks of anti-nuclear demonstrations. Framework

Atlantic Richfield plaza groundbreaking: A cart and donkey used during groundbreaking of ARCO Plaza. Framework

The Great Frontier Fair in Agoura: Organizers of the popular Renaissance Faire try a western theme fair. Framework

Disneyland's early years: A collection of From the Archives images of Disneyland. Framework

Celebrating Independence Day: A look back at previous July 4th celebrations   Framework

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Bottle Village:  Sunday June 26, 2016, tour of Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village in Simi Valley, California. 2016 Bottle Village

Vintage Trailer Show: The 4th Annual Vintage Trailer Show at the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard held June 25, 2016. 2016 Vintage Trailer Show

Instagram

City Hall: Posted five textured retro versions of Los Angeles City Hall. Harrysonpics on Instagram

Facebook

@latimesmultimedia: Contributed several From the Archives images to the Los Angeles Times Photography, Video and Multimedia page. @latimesmultimedia

Oct. 1979: Pony photographer Bob Mellen having lunch with Susie.

While cruising for wild art in 1979, I found Bob Mellen feeding onion rings to his pony Susie. After hanging out over lunch, I followed them around for a couple hours. The photos ended up as a layout in the Downey Southeast News.

My text from the 1979 story:

Susie works hard for her onion rings.

“She loves them,” says Bob Mellen, a second generation pony photographer.

Mellen and Susie were recently found walking the streets of Downey, on the prowl for photographs. Actually Mellen was on the hunt for parents willing to buy photos of their kids clothed in western outfits atop Susie.

For 15 years Mellen and his ponies have walked all over Los Angeles and Orange Counties. He makes a good enough living - supporting his wife and three kids through his photography.

His father Don Mellen, was known as the one armed bandit. He lost an arm in the Korean War. Don walked the streets for 25 years.

By keeping the family business going, Bob runs into old clients. He often photographs the kids of parents his father Don photographed some 20 years ago.