Map of Los Angeles

Dense street map of Los Angeles, California advertising for a local storage company.

While nowhere near the sprawl that can be seen today, this 1920’s street map of Los Angeles certainly gives an impression of the urban expansion that has helped to define the largest city in California. A detailed street index is provided along the top and bottom of the sheet, while the locations of Lyons Fireproof Storage Company buildings are noted with an arrow and two stars.

Further advertisements can be seen on the verso, in which are offered specialized features like piano rooms, moving services, and of course, fireproof construction. An automobile road map of southern California is also provided – despite its date of 1926, the accompanying legend still identifies ‘wagon roads’ alongside modern means of transportation.