1923, Pietro Bordino

"Pietro Bordino the famous Italian automobile racing champion" "Pietro Bordino European Raceing Champion Raced Beverly Hills Calif. Board Track March 23, 1923 Qualified 145 Miles Per Hour Typer of Car "Fiat" 183 Cubic Inch Supercharged" The photo was taken in front of Domenich Basso's dealership at 1201 North Broadway. Domenich can be seen to the left of Pietro Bordino wearing a bow tie. The men dressed in white are service department workers for Basso.

1925, Dealers Barbacue

"Southern California Hudson-Essex Dealers Barbacue Mr. Walter M. Murphy - Hillside Farm June 15th, 1925"

1927, Bank of Italy Envelope

Rear of envelope that contained a letter to Domenich Basso from the Bank of Italy dated May 28th, 1927.

1929, Depression Car Sales

A newspaper blurb discussing the remarkable number of cars Domenich Basso was able to sell during the first 10 months of 1929 (the year the Great Depression started).

1927, Bank of Italy Letter

A letter to Domenich Basso informing him of his appointment as a member of the Bank of Italy's Local Advisory Board. Dated May 28th, 1927.

1930, Car Testing

Domenich Basso testing a new car by driving it up a unpaved hill road behind his dealership on North Broadway.

1930, Top of Silverwood Hill

A group of five poses with Domenich Basso after a test drive up Silverwood Hill, near North Broadway. The Los Angeles State Historic Park site can be seen in the background. The car has a dealership license plate and the number "826" is Domenich Basso, Inc.'s dealer number.

1930, Official Brake Tester

An August 1930 newspaper blurb announcing Domenich Basso's official recognition as a licensed brake tester.

1930, Climbing Test

A funny, purposely tilted photo of Domenich Basso testing a Hudson-Essex car by driving it up Silverwood Hill.

1930s, Domenich Under Umbrella

Domenich Basso and someone else stand underneth an umbrella between two rows of cars on what appears to be a rainy day in the late 1930s.

1930, Climbing Car Test

A newspaper blurb discussing Domenich Basso driving one of the cars he sells to the top of Silverwood Hill. Dated December 21st, 1930.

1931, Basso Again with Chevrolet

A 1931 newspaper blurb about Domenich Basso being appointed a city Chevrolet dealer.

1931, New Chevrolet Dealer

A newspaper blurb recognizing Domenich Basso's appointment as Chevrolet dealer.

1931, Chevrolet City Dealer

A newspaper blurb discussing Domenich Basso appointment as a city Chevrolet dealer. Dated January 18th, 1931.

1935, New Police Cars

Domenich Basso stands with the Los Angeles Chief of Police, James E. Davis, outside City Hall after presumably selling the police department new 1935 Plymouths.

1930-35, Used Cars Flyer

A flyer advertising used cars sold by Domenich Basso.

1935, With Chief of Police

Domenich Basso beside a car with the Los Angeles Chief of Police, James E. Davis, in the driver seat.

1935, With Chief of Police

Domenich Basso posing with the Los Angeles Chief of Police, James Davis, outside of City Hall.

1936, Skeet Shooting Champion

"Roaring Gulch Skeet Club All-Bore Championship -1936- Now By Domenich Basso" The Roarin' Gulch Skeet Club was located near Griffith Park and the current site of the Los Angeles Zoo. "All-Bore" means he was successful skeet shooting at a wide variety of gauges.

1936, Plymouth Coupe

A 1936 Plymouth Coupe.

1937, Car Strength Test

Domenich Basso taking aim at a car with a shotgun while two other men also appear to be testing the car's strength. The car's license plate is dated 1937.

1937, Newspaper Personalities

A Daily News newspaper "Personalities" blurb about Domenich Basso.

1938, Service Entrance

View of the service entrance on Bishops Road for Dominic Basso's 1201 North Broadway dealership. 1938.

1936, Row of Cars

Domenich Basso and another man stand and observe a large row of 1936 Plymouth Sedans.

1938, Basso Advertising the Times

A 1938 advertisement for the Los Angeles Times' classified ads featuring a testimonial from Domenich Basso.

1939, Sidewalk Car Pose

Domenich Basso and two others pose beside a car parked on the sidewalk outside the Basso dealership at 1201 North Broadway.

1939, Service Department

Looking north from main service entrance on Bishops Road. The body shop and windows can be seen through the "fire door" a left center rear wall dividing the two departments.

1939, Sidewalk Chat

Domenich Basso and two men chat on the sidewalk outside the dealership at 1201 North Broadway. A 1939 Plymouth is parked on the sidewalk.

1940s, Selling Used Cars

Basso and two others pose next to a car parked on the sidewalk outside his 1201 North Broadway dealership in the early 1940s.

1938, Basso Aids Italian Boy

A 1938 Los Angeles Daily News article and photo featuring Domenich Basso aiding a 14 year old Italian boy, Louis Nigros, in his quest to win the Soap Box Derby.

Alberta Boccalero

Alberta Boccalero poses in a front yard.

1940s, Dealership on North Broadway

View of the Domenich Basso dealership from across North Broadway, at the intersection with Bishops Road. The image is believe to be from the early 1940s.

1941, Sidewalk Hunting

Domenich Basso posing beside a car parked on the sidewalk outside his dealership at 1201 North Broadway. He is wearing hunting attire, holding a gun, and hanging game from his neck. He was an avid hunter and even won a skeet shooting championship.

1941, Automotive Highlights

A Los Angeles Times newspaper article profiling Domenich Basso. Dated October 5th, 1941.

1941, De Soto Hunting

Domenich Basso poses in front of a De Soto automobile with a rifle and game. The location is believed to be the southern entrance to Elysian Park, just off North Broadway. The back of the photo says: "Dealer Basso Used in the Los Angeles Times Oct. 26, 1941"

1941, De Soto Hunting

Domenich Basso posing beside a De Soto with a rifle and game around his neck. Dated October 26th, 1941. The location is believed to be the southern entrance to Elysian Park, just off North Broadway.

1940s, Red Cross Car

Domenich Basso and another man pose beside a car that Domenich most likely donated to the Red Cross. They are outside of the Basso Dealership on North Broadway in the late 1940s.

1942-45, Lady on Car Hood

Alberta Boccalero poses on the hood of a car in a residential neighborhood believed to be near the current site of the LAC-USC Medical Center.

1942, New De Soto

A group of men, including Domenich Basso (far left), observe a pamplet for the 1942 De Soto automobile.

1942-45, Family Photo

Domenich Basso poses with his son-in-law's family in front of a car in a residential neighborhood believed to be near the current site of the LAC-USC Medical Center in Boyle Heights. It is believed this photo was taken while Joe Boccalero was serving in the military. From left to right and back to front: Augusto Boccalero, Augusto's wife, Domenich Basso, Santiana, Joe's grandmother, Joe's grandfather, Elma Basso, Joe's younger brother.

1942-45, Family Photo

Domenich Basso poses with his son-in-law's family in front of a car in a residential neighborhood believed to be near the current site of the LAC-USC Medical Center in Boyle Heights. It is believed this photo was taken while Joe Boccalero was serving in the military. From left to right: Augusto Boccalero, Augusto's wife, Alberta Boccalero, Domenich Basso, Joe's younger brother, Santiana, Joe's grandmother, Joe's grandfather.

1942-45, Joe's Grandparents

Joe Boccalero's grandparents posing beside a car in a residential neighborhood believed to be near the current site of the LAC-USC Medical Center.

1942-45, Boccalero Family

Augusto Boccalero, Santiana Boccalero, and their father pose beside a car in a residential neighborhood believed to be near the current site of the LAC-USC Medical Center.

1942-45, Alberta and Joe's Parents

Alberta Boccalero poses with her husband's parents, Augusto and his wife, beside a car in a residential neighborhood believed to be near the current site of the LAC-USC Medical Center.

1942-45, Domenich and Augusto

Domenich Basso and Augusto Boccalero pose beside a car in a residential neighborhood believed to be near the current site of the LAC-USC Medical Center.

1942-45, Domenich and Joe's Mothers

Domenich Basso poses with his son-in-law's (Joe Boccalero) mother and grandmother in a residential neighborhood believed to be near the current site of the LAC-USC Medical Center.