| March 30, 2006 |
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Curating the City: Wilshire Blvd.
Sunset  Boulevard got a movie named after it. Now Wilshire Boulevard is finally getting its due. This elegant Flash site from The Los Angeles Conservancy explores the street's diverse neighborhoods and rich history. A timeline takes you from the saber-toothed cats of Ice Age L.A. to the fat cats who built mansions along Wilshire in the 1900s. In the 1930s, the strip was called the "Fifth Avenue of the West." In the '60s and '70s, skyscrapers expanded the picture. Preservation efforts in the 1980s and after helped save some Art Deco buildings, although not soon enough to protect the renowned Brown Derby restaurant. Don't miss the interactive map that lets you stroll from One Wilshire in downtown, through the Miracle Mile and Beverly Hills, all the way down to Palisades Park in Santa Monica, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Wilshire is definitely ready for its close-up. (in U.S. History) |
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