How did Angelenos cool off in days past? Curbed LA dug through the archives at the Los Angeles Public Library and the University of Southern California to share some great cool-off shots from the 1920’s through the 80’s. From Sydney Poitier dipping his toe in a pool, to a family sleeping out in the open in MacArthur Park, this quick slide show takes you back to earlier eras living in the dog days of summer, Los-Angeles style.
Curbed LA: Nine Ways Old-Timey Angelenos Kept CoolÂ
