TheoHuxtable Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 As many may already know, the world famous Belmont Tunnel or Belmont Yard in Los Angeles will be destroyed so a new apartment complex can be built. Belmont was the oldest and most recognized yard in Los Angeles. Writers from all over L.A. and the world, including New York legends like SEEN, BLADE, and DUSTER have hit up here. Many writers from around the Los Angeles area and the world, as well as Pacific Electric rail enthusiasts have been visiting the Tunnel for months now, to get a "last glimpse" before she closes. If you haven't visited it already, you still have time. From what I understand construction is supposed to start in another 2 to 3 months. Originally called the "Toluca Yard", the "Toluca Station", and the "Toluca Tunnel", I have enclosed a tribute with various pictures of Belmont Tunnel throughout the years as a personal respect to the yard, as I have many fond memories of that place. Toluca Station under construction, circa 1925: http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/diverse/early-toluca.jpg'> Toluca Station opens, 1925: http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/diverse/subwayopens.jpg'> Toluca Station, 1925 http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/diverse/tolu1925.jpg'> Toluca Station, 1940 (elevated Beverly Blvd. being built in background) http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/diverse/tolu1940.jpg'> Toluca Yard, 1959 (now closed, and just used as a storage layup) http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/diverse/tolu1959.jpg'> Belmont Tunnel, circa early 1980's (graffiti starts to appear) http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/diverse/tolu1980.jpg'> Belmont Tunnel, 2000 http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/diverse/toluca2000.jpg'> Belmont Tunnel, 2000 http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/diverse/tolucasub.jpg'> Belmont Tunnel, 2003 http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/diverse/toluca-sealed-2003.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 That looks like a killer spot. Any more area flicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_why_en_E Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 dammit why isnt there spots like this in chicago!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckbagS Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 i love spots like this. in portland we dont go tunnels and shit but we got other shit.... damn im ramblin to fucking stoned hahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehavenots Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 one of those spots i always wish i could have painted. stupid living on the other side of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gang_starr Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 look at all that yards' been through though! i'm sure its ready to retire...did you guys notice the progression of film quality in that series of flicks? i think it'll be alright, its what happens with the passage of time. this new apartment building will be pretty heavily bombed you know this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I know I've seen that spot in tons of movies and TV spots. anyone got a list of some of the most recognizable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Dazzle Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 ^^^ Isn't it in that Red Hot Chili Peppers video? I odn't know why that came to me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Priest Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Its such a shame, I remember going there and seeing the massive saber roller, major inspiration... LA has a lot of history and tons of well known spots, but its a loss nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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