View of the Los Angeles civic center with the city garage in the foreground, 1927

Photograph of a view of the Los Angeles civic center with the city garage in the foreground, 1927. The Hall of Justice, the Courthouse, the partially completed City Hall, and the Hall of Records can be seen from left to right in the background. City Hall has no walls and is merely a skeleton of the building. In the foreground, a long low building labeled "City of Los Angeles Garage" can be seen at center. Several large automobiles, including many limousines, can be seen parked to the right and left of the garage.; Legible sign include, from left to right: "Starts Friday April 1 Matinee Ladies", "Now Mats. Tues. Thurs. Sat. Smashing All Records Alias the Deacon with Berton Churchill", "Mother's 'Secret' for wonderful coffee -- Newmark flavor", "Now Playing New Mission Playhouse R. D. MacLean", and "Private Keep Out".