Los Angeles - Bunker Hill

Bunker Hill, not far from the present Civic Center, was where the well-to-do Angelenos lived in their Victorian houses at the turn of the century. In 1901 an open cable-railway, modeled on that in San Francisco, was constructed to make it easier for the residents to climb the eastern part of its hill, and which during the brief period of its existence earned the name "Angel's Flight" (now the name of a restaurant in the Hyatt Regency Hotel).
The opulent homes were lost in the 1950s and 60s, replaced with high rise buildings of both residential and none residential nature which now comprise downtown Los Angeles.

There is much to see in this area, with museums and performing venues.

The Bunker Hill steps curve their way up the hill with nicely landscaped surroundings. The funicular railway, known as Angels Flight closed for a long stretch but is open today to carry passengers up the short distance of the hill. It's a fun thing to do but certainly not necessary if you want to walk. There are stairs directly beside the railway.

Today Bunker Hill is a highly developed area with high rises and mix of office buildings, apartments, and public venues.