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More Skateboard Fun
Submitted by Tony W. on Wed, 06/23/2010 - 3:03pm.
Here's another picture of my dad skating in 1965 in West Covina, Los Angeles. My dad left a comment about what it was like skateboarding back then on the other picture I posted of him skating here. View full size.
Azusa Avenue
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sat, 11/20/2010 - 2:13pm.
I grew up in West Covina and was wondering about that sign in the background. Was that Azusa Avenue? I can't quite place it.
A Smoggy Day
Submitted by Dr Q on Thu, 06/24/2010 - 3:14am.
1965 was more-or-less the heyday of smog in LA. Note the misty background. In those days, inland areas frequently reached 50-60 ppm pollution levels. It hurt to take a deep breath and eyes would sting. Nowadays it's a triple-stage alert (and quite rare) to reach 15 ppm. This is progress and should be appreciated.
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