FIFTH & WALL STREET, LOS ANGELES
Photographs by Michael Hyatt
I began photographing on Skid Row in Los Angeles in 1972, and then again after
returning from Boston. It was then that I had the opportunity to work on a
documentary film that Charles Pavlich was making about two residents of the
Chapman Hotel on the corner of 5th and Wall Street. One of them was Leonard
Graham, who was a heavy smoker and drinker. He could also do great imitations
of Hank Williams. I became Chuck’s assistant and even helped edit the
film. At the same time I had lots of opportunities to meet and photograph many
of the other hotel residents and their neighbors. One was Bastillo, who shared
a room with his crippled wife and dog. Another was sad-eyed Mona, the hotel
housekeeper. Whether on the street or on the roof, I could always find something
interesting to photograph at 5th and Wall Street.
These photographs are a small sample of the complete portfolio. Email
Michael for more info.
SAMPLE PHOTOS

Bastillo's Room - Hotel Chapman 5th & Wall Street, Los Angeles 1979

Leonard Graham, Hotel Chapman 5th & Wall Street, Los Angeles 1975
Mona - Hotel Chapman 5th & Wall Street, Los Angeles 1979
Cityscape 5th & Wall Street, Los Angeles 1977
Man Approaching 5th & Wall Street Los Angeles 1972
Corner of 5th & Wall Street Los Angeles 1976
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