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A Brief History of the Vision Theater in Leimert Park | Vision Theatre in South LA

The 90-year-old vision theater in Leimert Park is one of the most recognizable landmarks in South LA and in the city of Los Angeles. Continue reading A Brief History of the Vision Theater in Leimert Park | Vision Theatre in South LA

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMarch 25, 2022March 26, 20221 Comment
South LA Parks

A Look at the Reuben Ingold Park in View Park

In the unincorporated neighborhood of View Park, you’ll find this pristine and peaceful walking trail on a steep edge of the neighborhood. Continue reading A Look at the Reuben Ingold Park in View Park

Unknown's avatarEric CraigAugust 24, 2021March 25, 2022Leave a comment
South LA Businesses

Video: Coffee Del Mundo: South LA’s Afro-Latino Coffee Shop.

Opened in 2018, Coffee Del Mundo is one of the few independent coffee shops, operating within the South Los Angeles region. Continue reading Video: Coffee Del Mundo: South LA’s Afro-Latino Coffee Shop.

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Coffee Del Mundo: South LA’s Afro-Latino Coffee Shop.

Opened in 2018, Coffee Del Mundo is one of the few independent coffee shops, operating within the South Los Angeles region. Continue reading Coffee Del Mundo: South LA’s Afro-Latino Coffee Shop.

Unknown's avatarEric CraigAugust 24, 2021March 26, 2022Leave a comment
South la high schools

Susan Miller Dorsey High School: A Brief History

When you take a deeper look at the school’s historical roots, you’ll find this once-predominantly Black school at the crux of segregation in a White neighborhood. Continue reading Susan Miller Dorsey High School: A Brief History

Unknown's avatarEric CraigJune 29, 2021March 26, 20221 Comment
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5 Landmarks You Need to Visit in South LA

South LA is not known for high rises, but it does have some landmarks worth admiring. Continue reading 5 Landmarks You Need to Visit in South LA

Unknown's avatarEric CraigJune 29, 2021November 28, 2022Leave a comment
South LA Food

How South LA’s Hotville Chicken Weathered the COVID-19 Pandemic

Recently, I had the pleasure to speak with Kim Prince, the owner of Hotville Chicken in the Crenshaw District. Continue reading How South LA’s Hotville Chicken Weathered the COVID-19 Pandemic

Unknown's avatarEric CraigJune 29, 2021March 25, 20221 Comment
South LA Parks

A Look at the Norman O. Houston Park in Baldwin Hills

Nestled between the busy intersection of La Brea Avenue and Stocker Street, you’ll find this cozy community space in Baldwin Hills. Continue reading A Look at the Norman O. Houston Park in Baldwin Hills

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMay 12, 2021January 30, 2025Leave a comment
South LA History

The Dunbar Hotel History: Its Rise, Fall, and Rebirth

A former high-end hotel with a booming nightclub right here in South LA? Yep. And, boy, does structure have a story that  you need to know. Continue reading The Dunbar Hotel History: Its Rise, Fall, and Rebirth

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMay 1, 2021January 30, 20255 Comments
South LA History

3 facts You Didn’t Know about the Watts Towers

When asked why he built the Watts Towers, Simon Rodia replied,  “I had it in my mind to do something big and did it.” Continue reading 3 facts You Didn’t Know about the Watts Towers

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMarch 31, 2021Leave a comment

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