This map and timeline were created for the Institute of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles (ICALA) by the Studio for Southern California History (Studio). The Studio is dedicated to critically chronicling and sharing the region's social history in order to foster sense of place. We encourage collaborative efforts among different people and institutions in order to gather place-based histories. Co-authors include Lanla Gist, Catherine Gudis, Kristen Hargrove, Deanna Matsumoto, Monica Pelayo-Lock, an... ( See More )
This map and timeline were created for the Institute of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles (ICALA) by the Studio for Southern California History (Studio). The Studio is dedicated to critically chronicling and sharing the region's social history in order to foster sense of place. We encourage collaborative efforts among different people and institutions in order to gather place-based histories. Co-authors include Lanla Gist, Catherine Gudis, Kristen Hargrove, Deanna Matsumoto, Monica Pelayo-Lock, and Sharon Sekhon. Research on Belle Williams was conducted by Jenna Chapton, Refugio Jimenez Jr, Josiah Rath, Alyssa Rogan, Marisa Thornburg, and James White. Special thanks go to Studio friend Rory Coleman Mitchell who connected us with Asuka Hisa of the ICALA ( See Less )
ID 2386. "Belle's Los Angeles: An Illustrated Map.". Illustrated Map; Map; Research Project. Lanla Gist, Catherine Gudis, Kristen Hargrove, Deanna Matsumoto, Monica Pelayo-Lock, Jenna Chapton, Refugio Jimenez Jr, Josiah Rath, Alyssa Rogan, Marisa Thornburg, James White, Sharon Sekhon . 2017. The Studio for Southern California History. Accessed on the LA History Archive at https://www.lahistoryarchive.org/resources/ICALA/ on Oct 16, 2024.
The map is a compilation of added images and entries. Its base is a 1932 map called “Greater Los Angeles: the wonder city of America” designed by K.M. Leuschner for Metropolitan Surveys and made available by the Library of Congress. The map inset in the lower right hand corner is also from the Library of Congress and is a 1909 “bird’s eye view” by Worthington Gates for Western Litho Co. Throughout this map are history entries and some hidden features for a scavenger hunt of icons related to Sout... ( See More )
The map is a compilation of added images and entries. Its base is a 1932 map called “Greater Los Angeles: the wonder city of America” designed by K.M. Leuschner for Metropolitan Surveys and made available by the Library of Congress. The map inset in the lower right hand corner is also from the Library of Congress and is a 1909 “bird’s eye view” by Worthington Gates for Western Litho Co. Throughout this map are history entries and some hidden features for a scavenger hunt of icons related to Southern California. ( See Less )
ID 1312. Love is Living LARGE in LA. Exhibit; Map. the Studio for Southern California History. 2011. The Studio for Southern California History. Accessed on the LA History Archive at https://www.lahistoryarchive.org/resources/Love_Is_Living_Large/ on Oct 16, 2024.
The Studio for Southern California History (Studio) is pleased to announce a new community history project: Common Ground: the Histories of the Ambassador Hotel’s Neighborhood. In collaboration with the University of Southern California, American Studies 200 with Dr. Emily Hobson; the Honors College at California State University Los Angeles with Dr. Michelle Hawley; and the New Open World Academy with Felicia Perez and Dr. Chuck Flores—one of the schools at the former Ambassador Hotel site- th... ( See More )
The Studio for Southern California History (Studio) is pleased to announce a new community history project: Common Ground: the Histories of the Ambassador Hotel’s Neighborhood. In collaboration with the University of Southern California, American Studies 200 with Dr. Emily Hobson; the Honors College at California State University Los Angeles with Dr. Michelle Hawley; and the New Open World Academy with Felicia Perez and Dr. Chuck Flores—one of the schools at the former Ambassador Hotel site- the Studio is organizing a series of activities designed to gather and share stories connected with the former Ambassador Hotel and its neighborhood including a five-block radius with Hobart on the West, Olympic to the South, Shatto to the East and 2nd Street to the North— all sections of the 90005 zip code and sometimes known as ‘Wilshire Center.’
Common Ground hopes to illustrate vast change over time in Los Angeles that is often known for one place—the Ambassador Hotel—by highlighting its neighborhood social history. For many people the Ambassador was an icon of the city, from its opening in 1921 until its demolition in 2006 to make way for the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools Complex. For over twenty-five years, many people battled to save the hotel, to preserve the personal memories it represented. But less attention has been paid to a different kind of icon and monument to memories of Los Angeles: the community surrounding the site of the Ambassador. The personal histories associated with the Ambassador Hotel itself created a barrage of distress letters and preservation efforts to save it over the last twenty-five years.
The histories gathered through this project will provide one microcosm of Los Angeles urban history--from serving as barley fields in the late 19th century, to now representing one of the most diverse and densely populated sections of Los Angeles. While the Ambassador Hotel may rightfully hold a place in historical memory for various political and cultural events, the history of its neighborhood provides an even more pluralistic vision of Los Angeles’ history. ( See Less )
ID 2064. Common Ground: Histories of the Ambassador Hotel and Its Neighborhoods Map. Map. the Studio for Southern California History. 2011. The Studio for Southern California History. Accessed on the LA History Archive at https://www.lahistoryarchive.org/resources/CommonGround/ on Oct 16, 2024.
This exhibit is an illustrated map entitled "Los Angeles, Then And Now. 1909 - 2009" is on display in the lobby of Hop Li's on Alpine Street in Chinatown." This is the digital version of the map and adapted for the web.
"Los Angeles, Then & Now" was created by the Studio for Southern California History as a thank you to Bing, Ting and everyone at Hop Li's who welcomed us to Chinatown at Hop Li Restaurant (on map). The background image of this map is from Gates Worthington's "Los Angeles: A Bir... ( See More )
This exhibit is an illustrated map entitled "Los Angeles, Then And Now. 1909 - 2009" is on display in the lobby of Hop Li's on Alpine Street in Chinatown." This is the digital version of the map and adapted for the web.
"Los Angeles, Then & Now" was created by the Studio for Southern California History as a thank you to Bing, Ting and everyone at Hop Li's who welcomed us to Chinatown at Hop Li Restaurant (on map). The background image of this map is from Gates Worthington's "Los Angeles: A Bird's Eye View" from Bird's Eye View Publications, Los Angeles 1909. Available from the Library of Congress. Satellite map image provided by Googlemaps.
Tags: Los Angeles; California; History; Maps ( See Less )
ID 0013. "Los Angeles, Then And Now. 1909 - 2009". Exhibit; Map. the Studio for Southern California History. 2009. The Studio for Southern California History. Accessed on the LA History Archive at https://www.lahistoryarchive.org/resources/1909/ on Oct 16, 2024.
Map for Early Nursing Schools in Southern California Hospitals, Colleges and Universities
the Studio for Southern California History
2009
Map in the Timeline
Base map provided by the Library of Congress
1906 Map of the city of Los Angeles: showing railway systems (issued by Travel and Hotel railway systems).
Also, 1912 Map of Los Angeles County: electric, steam railway lines and mountain guide by T Newman.
ID 2073. Map for Early Nursing Schools in Southern California Hospitals, Colleges and Universities. Map. the Studio for Southern California History. 2009. The Studio for Southern California History. Accessed on the LA History Archive at on Oct 16, 2024.
The Studio for Southern California History met Christina Walsh and her colleagues at a Farmlab presentation on the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) at the Metabolic Studio in Los Angeles in 2008. In learning of this history and its long connections to Southern California's aerospace industry, a collaboration was made to both share this history and represent it in accessible ways; this guide was originally created in 2009 in a printed format. This history is ongoing and extremely relevant--pa... ( See More )
The Studio for Southern California History met Christina Walsh and her colleagues at a Farmlab presentation on the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) at the Metabolic Studio in Los Angeles in 2008. In learning of this history and its long connections to Southern California's aerospace industry, a collaboration was made to both share this history and represent it in accessible ways; this guide was originally created in 2009 in a printed format. This history is ongoing and extremely relevant--particularly in the wake of the 2011 nuclear crises in Fukushima Daiichi, Japan. To learn more, contact the following organizations.
THEAEROSPACE.ORG: This repository of information honors the history, achievements, and catastrophes at SSFL, and the courage of its former employees, many of whom were exposed to toxic chemicals and radiation in the line of duty during the Cold War and the Race to Space. For more information on SSFL's history, as well as reasons why all employees of SSFL deserve inclusion under the Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA).
Cleanuprocketdyne.org: Understanding the environmental and public health costs of our race to space and beyond is crucial for recovery. Getting there is only half the battle. Support the most protective clean-up standard and use your voice in demanding the best possible clean-up. Find out what you can do & contact us at:
talkingarmy @ cleanuprocketdyne.org. ( See Less )
ID 2374. Chemical & Nuclear Clean Up A-Z of the Santa Susana Research Facility - Illustrated Map. Map. Christina Walsh with the Studio for Southern California History. 2009. The Studio for Southern California History. Accessed on the LA History Archive at https://www.lahistoryarchive.org/resources/SSFL/ on Oct 16, 2024.
Though there are over 300,000 individuals interred here, this site profiles a few dozen people and monuments that represent some of the cemetery's lesser-known and famous residents including activists, actors, city builders and soldiers, among many others, and places each person within a broader context of local history.
ID 1304. Timeline for Evergreen Cemetery in Boyle Heights. Map; Timeline. the Studio for Southern California History. 2006. The Studio for Southern California History. Accessed on the LA History Archive at https://www.lahistoryarchive.org/resources/evergreen-losangeles/index.htm on Oct 16, 2024.
Illustrated Current - Oil Fires in California Run Into Millions in Loss
1926
ID 3433. Illustrated Current - Oil Fires in California Run Into Millions in Loss. Map. 1926. The Studio for Southern California History. Accessed on the LA History Archive at on Oct 16, 2024.
