Bunker Hill Los Angeles: Essence of Sunshine and Noir

It's beautiful, with great photos. Very well researched. Really nice presentation. Great for fans of L.A. film locations and disappearing Los Angeles architecture. This was clearly written with love for the area and the topic. How wonderful to read a book by someone so committed to preseving history. Thanks to the author!

Saw a presentation on LA Bunker Hill by the Los Angeles Art Deco Society. In addition to the Victorian homes and buildings, a number of Art Deco homes and buildings were destroyed. Many of the VIctorian ones were too far gone to restore, but some of them and most of the Art Deco buildings could have been saved.

Old LA makes for a fascinating visit, even if it’s mostly gone now. Lots of old pics of long gone mansions, hotels, gardens, and whole neighborhoods lost forever in the name of progress.

Known for many things, including being the location of many Noir Films from the 30s and 40s, the history of Bunker Hill is fascinating. Mr. Marsak has done an excellent job gathering photos, and has incredible knowledge of the history Bunker Hill. The only people who know more about it are dead.

Glad I took the chance. What a thorough book on Bunker Hill

It is an exciting and beautiful book and explains what we see left today —- a comprehensive pictureof Bunker Hill /downtown history , architecture , local artists , LA noir in film and books, whoever knew! If you love LA , You’ ll love this book which includes a wealth of photos.

Well arranged photo essay of Bunker Hill, a central feature of 19th and 20th century downtown L.A.

I really liked the format- beautiful pictures and we'll researched and written text. I think it is quite a high price point for a book of its size however if you have a real interest in the area, it's worth it!