The cover of the Dec. 19, 1957, issue of the Park Labrea News showed a towering Christmas tree illuminated in Hancock Park, the greenspace surrounding the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. The photograph was taken by Col. Arthur P. Von Deesten, a former Curson Avenue resident in the Park La Brea towers, which can be seen in the background. The holidays were particularly festive that year, with many sites decorated throughout the Miracle Mile, according to the accompanying article. The staff at the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press wishes everyone a safe and festive holiday season.