The Los Angeles Orphanage in Boyle Heights was the only Catholic orphanage in the city. It welcomed all children regardless of race or religion.
The year was 1950.
Photo from the USC Digital Archive
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What an amazing building. I assume it’s long gone, yes?
According to this: http://www.the-tidings.com/2005/0716/places.htm, it was condemned in the early 1950’s.
sucktown.
The year was 1950?
Looks more like 1915. But still a very interesting story and photo.
I love these archiving LA images. Keep em coming!