El Segundo High School Part 2

Here's a few more shots of El Segundo High School. I especially like this first one. The school 's exterior is practically spotless. No wonder so many parents who live outside the district try so hard to get their kids on permit to attend the school.

The North West corner of the school. I've been told this section is newer than the rest.


Another engraving, I guess they represent the buildings purpose.


A direct shot of the main entrance and bell tower.


This plaque lays in honor of the marquee that can be seen in the first photograph. I find it interesting how giving a gift is never enough, there has to be a plaque so everyone knows about it.

Next time we'll take a look at the other side of the school.


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El Segundo High School Part 1

Today's focus is on El Segundo High School. This high school opened in 1927 and has been featured in many movies and television shows. The architecture is very striking and the school is the main focal point of the town (except for the Chevron oil refinery).


Just to the south of the main entrance. Most of the surrounding school buildings have the same architectural style as the main structure.


Another wing of the school. Above the arches of the first story windows are engravings of school subjects. These engravings can be found all around the school grounds.


Sorry about the glare. The building blinded me with science.


A dedication plaque. There are also many of these around campus.

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Knott's Berry Farm- Before And After Part 3

1970's

Maybe the opposing quality of these two pictures do not accurately convey a true before and after feeling. The first photograph is very poor, but it does show how the old schoolhouse looked in the 70's. The area does look fairly open, just like an old ghost town should be. The schoolhouse is an original one room building brought to the park years ago, and now stands in better shape than it did in the 70's.

2006

Not exactly red, but close. What is that maroon? I'm not good with colors outside the normal spectrum.


Just for fun, an interior shot of the school. It looks much like it would have in 1875. The building is open from 12-5, where guests can relive the experience of one room schooling.

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LA County Fair- Grandstand

After seeing Seabiscuit on television tonight, I thought I would post about a racetrack. During my last trip to the fairplex, 2005's fair, I took some snapshots of the Grandstand. The style of the building is really cool, not as classic as some of the other fair ground buildings, but I do like it. This wide shot was taken from the ski lift. If only the monorail was still around, I could have got some better shots.


The marquee is in pretty bad shape. I suppose large banners attract more people. Check out the top notch talent they booked for the fair.


Some neon signage.


Under the overhang. That big picture was a giant banner. At first I thought it was mounted on the wall, but it could come off pretty easily.


I really dug the tile work next to the entrance. The different shades of blue was very aquatic.

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