Harry Brant Chandler combined a 1956 photograph of his grandmother, Dorothy Chandler, with a picture postcard. It’s one of 56 images on display in “Dreamers in Dream City,” his exhibit at the Autry National Center. (Harry Chandler/Autry National Center)
Howard Hughes in the cockpit of his Spruce Goose in 1947, with a sunset provided by Harry Brant Chandler. (Harry Chandler/Autry National Center)
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson is placed in Los Angeles’ Union Station by Chandler. (Harry Chandler/Autry National Center)
Water engineer William Mulholland, circa 1927, gets an Owens Valley setting courtesy of Chandler. (Harry Chandler/Autry National Center)
Chandler photographed custom car designer George Barris in his North Hollywood shop, then added a background shot from Griffith Observatory. (Harry Chandler/Autry National Center)
Watts Towers creator Simon Rodia with his mosaic edifice in 1953. (Harry Chandler/Autry National Center)
Gangster Bugsy Siegel in a composite portrait of Las Vegas, the town he helped to build, circa 1945. (Harry Chandler/Autry National Center)
Architect Frank Gehry, shot in his studio, is placed at Disney Hall by Harry Brant Chandler. “Dreamers in Dream City” runs through Jan. 3 at the Autry National Center. (Harry Chandler/Autry National Center)
