Japanese immigration to the United States first began to boom in the 1880s, following the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. The absence of Chinese laborers created tremendous opportunities for other low-wage workers, although Japanese immigration would be curtailed in the early twentieth century due to an agreement between the U.S. and Japan. […]

The former Cathedral of St. Vibiana was one of the Conservancy's toughest battles and greatest victories.

The Japanese Hospital opened its doors to a diverse clientele in the wake of a landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

CBS' Television City was one of the first and largest complexes built expressly for television production and broadcasting, and clearly signified L.A.'s intent to become the capital of television broadcasting.

Follow your nearest road to Westwood Village and join us for a guided walking tour exploring the neighborhood’s complex and layered history.

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The first women's center to be established in Los Angeles from 1970-72 and significant for its connection to LGBTQ+ communities.

This industrial building has been chilled since 1905.