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Guardians of the Pueblo: The Founders of the ...

There is a particular kind of civic devotion that asks nothing in return—only the quiet conviction that a city’s story is worth preserving. In 1976, three men—a Marine-turned-historian, a Deputy Sheriff, and a dedicated friend—set out to ensure the multiethnic heart of Los Angeles was never forgotten. As the Los Angeles City Historical Society marks its 50th anniversary, we go back to the beginning to meet the 'Guardians of the Pueblo' who built a legacy that still shapes how the city understands itself today.

Guardians of the Pueblo: The Founders of the Los Angeles City Historical Society and the Legacy They Built Los Angeles History
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FROM SETTLER TO CITIZEN
FROM SETTLER TO CITIZEN
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The History of LA Pride in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Pride Parade and Festival, known as LA Pride, began on June 28, 1970, in Hollywood to mark the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City. Organized by the Christopher Street West Association (CSW)—founded by Rev. Bob Humphries, Rev. Troy Perry, and Morris Knight—it was one of the first Pride parades in the world and the first to receive a government permit after a legal battle with city officials.

The History of LA Pride in Los Angeles
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Napoleon, Cleopatra and the Magic Isle: Sarah ...

Legendary French actress Sarah Bernhardt visited Los Angeles in the middle of April, 1911 as part of a tour that included a four day engagement at the Mason Opera House, one of Downtown’s most majestic theaters. This was Sarah’s third visit to Los Angeles but only the second time she appeared Downtown and, at the time, was Bernhardt’s longest engagement in our city. Sarah’s first two visits to L.A. were shaped by time constraints and exterior stressors that were well beyond her control.

Napoleon, Cleopatra and the Magic Isle: Sarah Bernhardt in Los Angeles, 1911
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Webinar - LA's Campaign Against the Plague ...

The Los Angeles City Historical Society invites you to watch a previously recorded webinar Britton Gustafson, UCLA History PhD student, who will discuss how the Los Angeles Pneumonic Plague Epidemic of 1924 served as the final urban plague outbreak in the U.S., and how a robust public health intervention prevented the outbreak from engulfing the entire city.

Webinar - LA's Campaign Against the Plague Epidemic of 1924

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Guardians of the Pueblo: The Founders of the Los Angeles City Historical Society and the Legacy They Built Los Angeles History

Guardians of the Pueblo: The Founders of the Los Angeles City Historical Society and the Legacy They Built Los Angeles History

There is a particular kind of civic devotion that asks nothing in return—only the quiet conviction that a city’s story is worth preserving. In 1976, three men—a Marine-turned-historian, a Deputy Sheriff, and a dedicated friend—set out to ensure the multiethnic heart of Los Angeles was never forgotten. As the Los Angeles City Historical Society marks its 50th anniversary, we go back to the beginning to meet the 'Guardians of the Pueblo' who built a legacy that still shapes how the city understands itself today.

The Great Wall of Los Angeles

The Great Wall of Los Angeles

If you thought there was only one Great Wall in the world, you would be sadly mistaken. There is another great wall that is important to us in the City of Angeles, and that is the Great Wall of Los Angeles, which is one of the longest murals in the world. For years, I have driven past this

WHAT ABOUT BOB?

WHAT ABOUT BOB?

No, I’m not talking about the 1991 comedy starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss.  I’m referring to the iconic chubby-cheek boy with the Pompadour haircut of the 50s with red checkered overalls, who has guarded the Big Boy restaurant on Riverside Drive since 1949.  Why is this Bob and the restaurant he stands in front of considered iconic?  And why is the restaurant considered a “Point of Historical Interest” by the State of California?  To understand that, you must first understand Bob’s history

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