Tipsy
Spectators gather to observe the righting of a tipped-over Long Beach-bound Pacific Electric interuban no. 1260. Note the illuminated destination board is half-flipped between Eastern Division [...]
On the Streets of Long Beach
Pacific Electric interurbans (led by no. 1022) head south toward the passenger terminus in Long Beach. The car’s destination board reads “Long Beach / Via / West Basin.” Jack [...]
Freight and Passenger Service
Pacific Electric freight locomotive no. 1626 poses next to PE interurban no. 1204, possibly somewhere on the Southern District. The latter’s destination board reads “Los [...]
Nighttime Diamond Crossing
A Metropolitan Coach Lines (ex-Pacific Electric) interurban crosses the diamond at Dominguez Junction and Tower in this dramatic nighttime speed shot. Jack Finn Collection
Long Beach Bound
Metropolitan Coach Lines (ex-Pacific Electric) blimp no. 1519 heads south to Long Beach in this dramatic nighttime image. Note the stylish but dilapidated passenger shelter to the right. Jack [...]
Nighttime at Speed
A steelbody Pacific Electric “blimp” interurban speeds through a gated grade crossing somewhere in the Southern District. Jack Finn Collection
Call Northside 777
Pacific Electric interurban no. 976 stands ready for service at the mouth of the Western District car houses. This image dates to 1948, thanks to the 20th Century-Fox advertisement for James [...]
Culver City-Palms Station 2
A foreground view of the Culver City – Palms station of the Pacific Electric and Southern Pacific. Jack Finn Collection
Culver City – Palms Station
The Pacific Electric / Southern Pacific station at Culver City – Palms stands quiet on this early morning. In the background is the PE power generation building for that section of the [...]
Rarin’ to Go
An optical effect on the photographer’s lens makes these Pacific Electric interubans (nos. 959 and 958) appear to be “leaning into” their load on this Venice Short Line action [...]
