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nela: People of Northeast Los Angeles: Charles Fletcher Lummis - 07/11/08 08:53 PM
Journalist, poet, traveler, outdoorsman, newspaper and magazine editor, historian, archaeologist, folklorist, photographer, American Indian rights activist, librarian, preservationist, museum founder, and prodigious lover of dozens of women, Charles Fletcher Lummis is celebrated as one of Northeast L.A.'s most colorful founding fathers.
In 1884, at the age of 25, Charles Fletcher Lummis was working for a newspaper in Cincinnati when he was offered a job with the Los Angeles Times.
Lummis decided to make the 3,507 mile journey from Cincinnati to Los Angeles on foot. He set out from Cincinnati in September wearing knickerbockers and a duck coat. The journey took 143 … (0 comments)
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nela: Peace in the NorthEast: Stop the Violence. - 07/06/08 07:11 AM
The Churches of NorthEast LA presents Peace in the NorthEast Community March
On August 16, 2008 at 10am, lead by the Churches of NorthEast LA, the NorthEast LA community will be meeting at the Highland Park Adult Senior Citizen Center, 6152 N Figueroa St, to march down York Blvd to Eagle Rock Blvd and down Eagle Rock Blvd to a Resource Fair. Snacks will be served at both the staging area and the Resource Fair. Bottled water will also be available for marchers.
The Resource Fair will end at 5:00pm. Along with the Resource Fair there will be music and a … (1 comments)
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nela: Eagle Rock Branch Library - 08/10/07 07:10 AM
I've mentioned before how much I love the old Eagle Rock Branch library. I mentioned the pictures in my mind of the way books were arranged on the low shelves in the children's section, the light streaming in through the high windows. The library was closed in 1971 due to earthquake damage, however, thanks to the dedicated efforts of preservationists and community members, the building was saved and renovated and reopened in 1997 as the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center.
Last night, I had the pleasure of visiting the old library building for an Eagle Rock Music Festival sponsor party, and I wanted to … (3 comments)
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nela: The Long Arm of Active Rain - 07/21/07 07:44 AM
As most folks know, I am an active observer of, if not an active participant in, local politics and causes in Northeast Los Angeles.
Recently, the establishment of an HPOZ (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone) for Garzanva (a small community in the general HIghland Park area) has been a "hot topic".
Here are some posts by various contributors on my NelaLive blog:
http://www.nelalive.net/2007/06/act-now-protect.html
http://www.nelalive.net/2007/06/act-now-prote-1.html
http://www.nelalive.net/2007/07/by-request-spec.html
http://www.nelalive.net/2007/07/a-new-post-from.html
Anyway ... yesterday I received an email from a Los Angeles City Planner, looking for more information to complete the city's final report.
Did this planner contact me off NelaLive? No. The contact came through as an Active Rain contact.
Now, to me, that's really interesting, … (0 comments)
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nela: Lummis Day 2007 - 06/07/07 05:28 AM
Over 3,500 people took part in events at Sycamore Grove Park and Lummis Home on Sunday, June 3 as the second annual Lummis Day easily doubled the celebration's 2006 inaugural attendance.
Sunday morning's opening Poetry Reception was standing-room-only, with hundreds turning out to hear poets reading their work at the historic Lummis Home.
At Sycamore Grove Park, a wildly eclectic line-up of performances presented a rapidly-paced smorgasbord of entertainment and cultural attractions with broad appeal. At 3:00 pm, Los Angeles Fire Department estimated peak attendance at 2,500. Many Festival-goers arrived later for late-afternoon music performances, puppet shows and Mexican, Filipino … (2 comments)
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nela: Saving The Marmion Teepee - 03/30/07 07:05 AM
If you drive along Monte Vista Street, as it curves into Marmion Way at the base of Mount Washington, take a moment to glance up towards the West. Yes, that is a teepee.
The teepee's owner is Shauna Turner, a registered native American Indian. Shauna's goal is to create an inner City American Indian Sanctuary here.
Continue reading at NelaLive.net.....
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nela: Passionate About Parakeets - 03/25/07 08:51 AM
Northeast Los Angeles is home to several flocks of Wild Parakeets. That's right, they're Not Parrots, They're Parakeets.
Whatever the name, they are delightful. They thrive in the palms and seed-bearing trees of Northeast Los Angeles. They squawk and squabble and clown around. They're social and loud and sometimes obnoxious. What's not to love?
They have been one of my favorite Photography subjects for the last few years.
Here are a couple of my photo galleries:
http://www.bob-taylor.la/nela-parakeets (from 12-11-2005)
http://www.bob-taylor.la/nela-parakeets11-25-2006/
More about Wild Parakeets from National Geographic
(Those small, colorful birds in the pet shop, are more properly called Budgerigars - or "Budgies".)
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nela: Second Saturday Art Gallery Night March 10 - 03/08/07 05:56 AM
The second Saturday of every month is Gallery Night in Northeast L A : Your opportunity to explore the Galleries, Shops, Restaurants and Nightlife in the historic and eclectic neighborhoods of Northeast Los Angeles.
Tour participating galleries this Saturday, March 10, from 7PM - 10 PM, then wrap with drinks and music at Mr. T's Bowl.
More info here: http://www.nelaart.org/
And here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NELAart/
Mr. T's Bowl: http://mrtsbowl.tripod.com/
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nela: Where Are The NELA Artists This Weekend/Next Week? - 03/04/07 05:44 AM
Northeast Los Angeles Cultural/Arts Guide by NELALive contributor RuthAnne Tarletz de Molina....
The 14th day of the Chinese New Year celebration should be for preparations to celebrate the Lantern Festival, which is to be held on the 15th night.
The Lantern Festival is a tradition that closes out the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival season. This observance falls on the fifteenth day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar, which the night of the first full moon of the lunar New Year, and changes each year. It dates back to shrouded legends of the Han Dynasty more than 2000 … (0 comments)
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nela: Update On Avenue 50 Studio - 01/12/07 02:52 PM
For the Active Rain Community: This will mark the first time I have used one of my contributor's posts as a lead-in.
RuthAnne Tarletz de Molina reports back on the Public Hearing regarding the demolition of the Avenue 50 Studio building:
Item: 131-5 N. Avenue 50 - (Not Listed) DIR-2007-XXXX-CCMP; Returning from 12/12/06; Demolition of ex. bldg., consult w/Fire Dept. on access,egress for fire trucks. Sam Suliman.After the developers had presented their case for need for demolition of building to comply with the needs of the fire department for access & egress, the public had their chance to speak.
The first to pop up … (0 comments)
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nela: NELA: Old Station #11 - 01/09/07 07:24 AM
The Northeast Police Station - Old Station #11 - is a Renaissance Revival style building, constructed in 1925. LAPD vacated the building in 1983, moving to larger quarters, and the building was subsequently ravaged by vandals, arson fires and water damage. Recognition as an Historic-Cultural Monument in 1984 saved the station from the wrecking ball.
Continue reading at NELALive.net.....
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nela: NELA People: Amy Inoue and Chicken Boy - 01/07/07 07:24 AM
Some people rescue pets. Amy Inoue, owner of Future Studio at 5558 North Figueroa Street in Historic Highland Park rescued Chicken Boy. When Amy first arrived in Los Angeles, Chicken Boy perched atop a 3 story building on Broadway Street, in downtown L.A.
To find out how Chicken Boy came to be under Amy's care and protection, follow this link to read the story in her own words as told on http://www.chickenboy.com/
Read more at NELALive.net.....
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nela: A Very Brief History of Eagle Rock - 01/06/07 07:58 AM
It is believed that early day Native American Tongva living in the area and coming upon this distinctive sandstone rock formation, very fittingly bestowed the title of the "Eagle Rock," which in actual fact does bear a striking resemblance to the head and wings of an eagle in flight. The Eagle Rock is a huge "conglomerate" or "puddingstone". Twelve million years ago there were hot springs just north of the rock. Lime from the springs cemented thousands of field stones and boulders together to form this one great rock. Near the top of the rock, erosion has formed an overhang which … (0 comments)
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nela: Avenue 50 Studio: Endangered - 01/06/07 06:38 AM
Avenue 50 Studio has been a leader in community outreach, and cross cultural understanding.
Avenue 50 Studio leases space at 131 North Avenue 50. The 1925 masonry building was recently acquired by a new owner, and plans have been filed to demolish the structure.
The next hearing before the Highland Park Historic Perservation Overlay Zone Boad takes place Tuesday, January 9, 2007, 6:30 PM at Ramona Hall Recreation Center, 4580 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90065 (Beside Sycamore Grove Park).
Continue ready at NELALive.net.....
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nela: A Very Brief History Of Highland Park - 01/06/07 06:32 AM
In 1781, the City of Los Angeles, known then as the Pueblo de la Reina de la Margen Del Rio de la Porciuncula, was founded and incorporated by Spain. Around this time, in 1784, Jose Maria Verdugo, a retired military soldier and rancher was granted 36,000 acres of land which he named "Rancho San Raphael". He built a small pueblo, using the balance for cattle raising.
Almost 100 years later, part of this Rancho would become the community of Highland Park. Alfred B. Chapman, an attorney, and his partner Andrew Glassell purchased 32,500 acres of this land in 1869 (approximately 50.7 square … (0 comments)
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nela: A Very Brief History Of Mount Washington - 01/06/07 06:24 AM
It is said that Mount Washington was named for Colonel Henry Washington, who came to Southern California in 1855 to survey the state's base lines. He spent a great deal of time in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, and is credited with surveying the Los Angeles River.
Originally a part of the huge, sprawling Rancho San Rafael, the area was only sparcely settled owing to its initial lack of accessability. Panoramic views were not a consideration in those days, and often only the bases of the hillsides were dotted with residences.
A school was built, however, in 1906, near the top … (2 comments)
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nela: What WAZ I Thinking? - 12/02/06 06:09 AM
One of our agents (Agent C) is holding an Open House today, Saturday December 2, from 12:00 to 3:00 at this sweet little house (Yeah, "sweet" is a cliche, but it's also true in this case.)
So what's the problem? 1:30 today is the showdown game between USC and UCLA at the Rose Bowl. Somehow, I had got it into my old gray head that the game started at 5:00 PM. OOPS.
Oh well, I'll try to talk Agent C into at least taking along a radio tuned to 710AM (or 570AM) ... And we'll just figure if anyone in L.A. is out on the street … (8 comments)
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Cheryl Johnson, Bob Taylor Properties, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
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