Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles lies a cherished landmark that once offered Angelenos a glimpse into Dutch culture and culinary traditions from the Netherlands underscored by the smell of freshly baked bread—the Van de Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakery headquarters. Built in 1931 in Glassell Park on Fletcher Drive and San Fernando Road, it is a stunning example of Dutch Renaissance Revival architecture with a brick façade, white-trimmed windows, and gabled roofs resembling a Dutch farmhouse. Over the years it quickly became an integral part of the Los Angeles culture and charm.

A webinar presentation with author Mimi Slawoff as she discusses her new book, “Oldest Los Angeles.”

A webinar presentation with Professor Jean Pfaelzer as she discusses her new book, “California, A Slave State.”

A webinar presentation with Danny Jensen, Programs Chair for the Los Angeles City Historical Society, featuring his latest book, Los Angeles Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for LA's Hidden Treasures.

This blog will focus on the eastside of the City of Angels. When people think about the history of our city, many focus on our downtown area - Olvera Street, the Civic Center, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, and historic Broadway and Spring Street. But many of us forget about the eastside of Los Angeles - located east of the Los Angeles River. This includes historic neighborhoods such as Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights (one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles), and El Sereno.

This blog will focus on the eastside of the City of Angels. When people think about the history of our city, many focus on our downtown area - Olvera Street, the Civic Center, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, and historic Broadway and Spring Street. But many of us forget about the eastside of Los Angeles - located east of the Los Angeles River. This includes historic neighborhoods such as Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights (one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles), and El Sereno.

This blog will focus on the eastside of the City of Angels. When people think about the history of our city, many focus on our downtown area - Olvera Street, the Civic Center, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, and historic Broadway and Spring Street. But many of us forget about the eastside of Los Angeles - located east of the Los Angeles River. This includes historic neighborhoods such as Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights (one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles), and El Sereno.

This blog will focus on the eastside of the City of Angels. When people think about the history of our city, many focus on our downtown area - Olvera Street, the Civic Center, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, and historic Broadway and Spring Street. But many of us forget about the eastside of Los Angeles - located east of the Los Angeles River. This includes historic neighborhoods such as Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights (one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles), and El Sereno.

This blog will focus on the eastside of the City of Angels. When people think about the history of our city, many focus on our downtown area - Olvera Street, the Civic Center, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, and historic Broadway and Spring Street. But many of us forget about the eastside of Los Angeles - located east of the Los Angeles River. This includes historic neighborhoods such as Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights (one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles), and El Sereno.