} Thats what I hear when I see these photos. Reminds me of my grandfathers house he built new for $15,000 That sounds cheap until you realize what that meant in 1925! (Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News-SCNG, Teenagers cruise Van Nuys Blvd. How does one get an invitation to the captains table? No! graininess in the pictures, I was happy to have accomplished a surprising (Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News-SCNG, Hugo Gardado in his 1957 Ford Fairlane on Wednesday cruise night in Van Nuys. On formal nights, proper attire includes tuxedos, suits or slacks (jackets required) for men and evening gowns, cocktail dresses or dressy pantsuits for women. Remember to cruise cool!! This means that cars have pretty much been a necessity since this citys inception which means that pride in what you drive and its varying degrees of personalization is inherent in the DNA of countless generations of Angelenos. Shooting photos of young people during cruise nights was not at all like the difficult and often risky business of shooting photos of people on the street in everyday life. People on the other side of the hill always made fun of it and in the mid 70s I was hearing about how awful and gang infested it was. Even the gas pumps were more fun to look at in the 70s love that classic Mobil pump! But the night is hardly for members-only. The Pontiac Aztec and the original iMac may have been ugly, But at least theyre recognizable. Endeavor to discover something new everyday, no matter how big or small. Paul Niedermeyer. .table_d2e180 td { on the boulevard at night was there to see and be seen, and this made Please observe posted parking signs. Thats very true, the crossover between lowrider Impalas in particular are striking. Will the fuel prices back in the day thread become as virulent as the dreaded Oil Thread ? Northridge, I now had the photographic skills I would need. Your email address will not be published. A kinder, gentler Van Nuys Cruise Night is now back with police and merchant approval. if (!window.AdButler){(function(){var s = document.createElement("script"); s.async = true; s.type = "text/javascript";s.src = 'https://servedbyadbutler.com/app.js';var n = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; n.parentNode.insertBefore(s, n);}());} The photos in my series were mostly shot on Wednesday nights, but a few were also grabbed on Friday and Saturday nights. Made even better by that woman staring out the window. Your email address will not be published. You do not have to participate in formal night on a cruise, but your dining options in the evening will be more limited. After cruising Van Nuys Boulevard, some drivers pulled over in their cars and posed for photos with friends. document.write(''); Editors Note: The latest installment of our Through the Lens series is an intriguing detour of sorts. border-color: #000000; Magnolia Boulevard, you would officially be in Van Nuys. No Cruise Night Due to LA Fair - Flyer: 5-6: Riverside - Show & Go Car Show - Downtown Riverside - Info: 5: Buena . Watch the video to understand better; weve got more pics to come shortly. } Van Nuys Blvd. Its where builders and customizers showcase their custom builds and a destination point where spectators can sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds. behind us, and see Van Nuys Boulevard only two-hundred feet distant. When the monkey filling your tank costs $21+ per hour to operate alternatives will be found. It speaks from so many angles. border: 1px solid; Anybody that lived in SoCal back in the 70's and 80's and. with our back property line, our short driveway and garage angled off Some LA County Board of Supervisors propose expanding the board, Some California cities cant stop apartment projects as developers use builders remedy, Longshore union, shippers offer rate update on labor talks, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, DA Gascn suspends attorney who prosecuted transgender child molester, Southern Californias mountain towns remain buried under snow with more on the way, Reports: Kings trade Quick to Blue Jackets, acquire Korpisalo, Gavrikov, Killer keto? Back in Cruise Night, ,