Originally Posted by
lincolnjkc
It's one of the few remaining signs of UA's original satellite at LAX from the 60(?)s -- before there was an above ground connection between the gates and the main terminal or the odd square tumor on the other side (it's somewhat obvious from a satellite photo for anyone who is interested) -- the curves at the other end don't have gates and are less pronounced (if you can even still see them after the latest renovation) -- so the exterior wall at the right of the frame really limits the options.
Good point. Also, had the shot been taken for 72B looking north and west, while the curve would have been correct, the Rolling Stone restaurant would have been prominently been featured instead of the shoe shine stand.
David