Keri Freeman
- October 8, 2026
- 17 minutes Read
Hotel Clark: 112 Years of Grandeur, Controversy and Reinvention in Downtown Los Angeles
Built by a railway millionaire during Los Angeles’ great expansion, the Hotel Clark has survived two world wars, international political controversy, bitter tenant battles and decades of abandonment. Now, one…
- September 8, 2026
- 9 minutes Read
What Have You Done for Blacks Lately? Preserving African American History in DTLA
On Sept 5, The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to begin renaming Pershing Square for Bridget “Biddy” Mason. The announcement has since inspired the predictable chorus: Why change the…
Jackson Roberts
- April 14, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
The Metropolis Rises: A New Chapter for the Clifton’s Republic on Broadway
The historic Broadway corridor in Downtown Los Angeles is buzzing once again with news of a monumental shift coming to Clifton’s Republic. Our legendary “forest in the city” looks like it…
Hanny Playa
- April 12, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
MONUMENTS IN TIME: The Industrial Legacy of the John A. Roebling Building in Downtown Los Angeles
At the crossroads of Little Tokyo and the Arts District stands a building that bridges the gap between the birth of modern American engineering and the evolution of Downtown Los…
Abel Weiss
- March 17, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
TAIX – Echo Park: The History and Future of a Los Angeles Landmark
The story of Taix French Restaurant is a masterclass in the passage of time. Taix French Restaurant traces its roots to the Taix family, immigrants from the Hautes-Alpes region of…
Jamie Quintuna
- February 26, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
Monuments in Time: Celebrating 100 Years with Bob Hope Patriotic Hall
Just south of Downtown Los Angeles’ skyline stands a building that has quietly witnessed a century of history. In 2026, Bob Hope Patriotic Hall marked 100 years since its grand…
Amanda Bruckner
- August 1, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Rafu Shimpo Leaves Little Tokyo With a Legacy Far Bigger Than Any One Address
When a 122-year-old institution moves, it’s not just real estate that shifts—it’s history, identity, and memory. That’s exactly what’s happening this summer as The Rafu Shimpo, the country’s last remaining bilingual…
- July 10, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
MONUMENTS IN TIME: Pacific Electric Building – The Grand Hub of Los Angeles
Standing prominently at the intersection of 6th and Main Streets in downtown Los Angeles, the Pacific Electric Building is a historic landmark and testament to the city’s early 20th-century evolution from…
- October 10, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
Witness the Million Dollar Theater – Eagles, Maidens, Long Horns and Other Strange Beings
Look close enough at the facade of the Million Dollar Theater on Broadway, and sooner or later strange and wondrous creatures will appear. However fixated the eye may be upon…
- October 10, 2024
- 6 minutes Read
Voting in Downtown’s Most Historic Places
Timeless Elegance at The Biltmore Hotel The Biltmore Hotel is a historic luxury hotel located on 5th and Grand. It is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, known for…
Jamie Herrera
- July 18, 2024
- 4 minutes Read
DTLA is Having a Sale
Downtown Los Angeles, known for its iconic skyline and bustling urban vibe, is currently buzzing with excitement over a unique opportunity: what looks like a city-wide sale on some of…
- February 19, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
Union Station Celebrates 85 Years with a Full Calendar of Art & Festivities
This year, Los Angeles Union Station will celebrate 85 years of being a vibrant symbol of Downtown Los Angeles. To commemorate this milestone, the Station will continue to energize the…
