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Highland Park, Los Angeles

Highland Park is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, located in the city's Northeast region. It was one of the first subdivisions of Los Angeles[3] and is inhabited by a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic groups.

Highland Park
Arroyo Seco Bank on Figueroa
Highland Park
Location within Los Angeles
Coordinates: 34°06′43″N 118°11′53″W / 34.11194°N 118.19806°W / 34.11194; -118.19806Coordinates: 34°06′43″N 118°11′53″W / 34.11194°N 118.19806°W / 34.11194; -118.19806
Country United States
State California
CountyLos Angeles
CityLos Angeles
Government
 • City CouncilGil Cedillo (D)
 • State AssemblyWendy Carrillo (D)
 • State SenateMaría Elena Durazo (D)
 • US SenatorsAlex Padilla (D)
Dianne Feinstein (D)
 • U.S. HouseJimmy Gomez (D)
Area
 • Total9 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Elevation180 m (591 ft)
Population
 (2000)[1]
 • Total57,566
 • Density6,490/km2 (16,809/sq mi)
 Population changes significantly depending on areas included and recent growth.
Time zoneUTC−8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
90041–90042
Area code213/323

History

 
San Encino Abbey, built in 1915.

The area was settled thousands of years ago by Paleo-Indians, and would later be settled by the Kizh.[4] After the founding of Los Angeles in 1781, the Corporal of the Guard at the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, Jose Maria Verdugo, was granted the 36,403 acre Rancho San Rafael which included present day Highland Park. Drought in the mid-19th century resulted in economic hardship for the Verdugo family, which eventually compelled them to auction off Rancho San Rafael in 1869 for $3,500 over an unpaid loan. The San Rafael tract was purchased by Andrew Glassell and Albert J. Chapman, who leased it out to sheep herders. In 1885, during the 1880s land boom, it was sold to George Morgan and Albert Judson, who combined it with other parcels they had purchased from the Verdugo family to create the Highland Park tract in 1886.[5][3] Two rail lines were built to Highland Park, which later helped the town to survive the burst of the property bubble.[3] Highland Park was annexed to Los Angeles in 1895. In the early 20th century, Highland Park and neighboring Pasadena became enclaves for artists and intellectuals who were adherents of the Arts and Crafts movement.[6]

With the completion of Arroyo Seco Parkway in 1940, Highland Park began to experience white flight, losing residents to the Mid-Wilshire district and newer neighborhoods in Temple City and in the San Fernando Valley.[7] By the mid-1960s, it was becoming a largely Latino district. Mexican immigrants and their American-born children began owning and renting in Highland Park, with its schools and parks becoming places where residents debated over how to fight discrimination and advance civil rights.[8]

In the final decades of the 20th century, portions of Highland Park suffered waves of gang violence as a consequence of the Avenues street gang claiming them and the adjacent neighborhood of Glassell Park as its territory. At the beginning of the 21st century, then City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo, a Highland Park native, intensified efforts to rid Northeast Los Angeles of the Avenues. In 2006, four members of the gang were convicted of violating federal hate crime laws.[9] In June 2009, police launched a major raid against the gang, rooting out many leaders of the gang with a federal racketeering indictment,[10] demolishing the gang's Glassell Park stronghold.[11] Law enforcement, coupled with community awareness efforts such as the annual Peace in the Northeast March, have led to a drastic decrease in violent crime in the 2010s.

In the early 2000s, relatively low rents and home prices, as well as Highland Park's pedestrian-friendly streets and proximity to Downtown Los Angeles attracted people of greater affluence than had previously been typical,[12][13] as well as a reversal of the white flight from previous decades.[14] Of special interest were the district's surviving Craftsman homes, many of which had been demolished in the mid-20th century.[15] One architecturally significant home made its way to Heritage Square Museum, thanks to the efforts of local activists dedicated to saving Victorian homes scheduled for demolition. Like Echo Park and Eagle Rock, Highland Park experienced rapid gentrification.[16][17]

In the 2010s, Highland Park experienced significant job growth, especially with businesses along Figueroa Street and York Boulevard. Its educational, health, and social service careers also developed robustly during this period. However, most workers employed in Highland Park do not live there but commute from surrounding areas instead.[18]In the 21st century, Highland Park has been economically revitalized, but its benefits have been experienced unevenly, bypassing many of the area’s longtime Latino residents.[19]

 
Neighborhood view from Avenue 64, 2017
 
From Monte Vista to the 110 freeway, 2018

Geography and climate

Highland Park’s boundaries are roughly the Arroyo Seco Parkway (California Route 110) on the southeast, Pasadena on the northeast, Oak Grove Drive on the north, South Pasadena on the east, and Avenue 51 on the west. Primary thoroughfares include York Boulevard and Figueroa Street.[20]

Highland Park sits within the Northeast Los Angeles region along with Mount Washington, Cypress Park, Glassell Park, and Eagle Rock.

Climate data for Highland Park, Los Angeles
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 68
(20)
70
(21)
71
(22)
75
(24)
77
(25)
83
(28)
88
(31)
89
(32)
87
(31)
82
(28)
74
(23)
69
(21)
78
(26)
Average low °F (°C) 45
(7)
47
(8)
48
(9)
51
(11)
55
(13)
59
(15)
62
(17)
63
(17)
61
(16)
56
(13)
49
(9)
45
(7)
53
(12)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.94
(100)
4.39
(112)
3.79
(96)
1.00
(25)
0.35
(8.9)
0.14
(3.6)
0.02
(0.51)
0.15
(3.8)
0.39
(9.9)
0.59
(15)
1.33
(34)
2.18
(55)
18.29
(465)
Source: [21]

Demographics

 
St. Ignatius of Loyola Church.

The 2000 U.S. census counted 56,566 residents in the 3.42-square-mile neighborhood—an average of 16,835 people per square mile. In 2008, the city estimated that the population had increased to 60,841. The median age for residents was 28.[22]

The ethnic composition of Highland Park in 2000 was Latinos, 72.4%; Non-Hispanic Whites, 11.3%; Asians, 11.2%; Blacks, 8.4%; and others, 2.6%. Among the 45% of residents born abroad, Mexico and El Salvador are the most common countries of origin.[22]

The median household income in 2008 dollars was $45,478, and 59% of households earned $40,000 or less. The average household size was 3.3 people. Renters occupied 60.9% of the housing units.[22]

The percentage of never-married men was 41%. The 2000 census found that 21% of families were headed by single parents. There were 1,942 military veterans in 2000, or 4.9% of the population.[22]

According to the 2020 United States census, the Latino population dropped by 10% since 2010. Overall, the population of Highland Park decreased by 7%.[23]

Government and infrastructure

Transportation

 
LACMTA train pulling into Highland Park Station, 2012
  • The L Line - The Highland Park Station is located at the intersection of North Avenue 57 at Marmion Way. Built upon the same site as another preexisting rail station which was demolished in 1965, the new Highland Park Station was opened in 2003.
  • Metro Local bus lines 81, 182 & 256 connect to the surrounding areas of Pasadena, South Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley, and Downtown Los Angeles
  • LADOT's DASH Highland Park/Eagle Rock bus line begins in San Pascual Park and ends near the city limits with Glendale. The route connects several local schools, shopping districts, and the Eagle Rock Plaza.
  • Arroyo Seco Parkway (California State Route 110) - formerly known as the Pasadena Freeway, it runs through Highland Park and has served local commuters since it opened in 1940.

Parks and libraries

 
Exterior of Highland Park's original Arroyo Seco Branch Library in 1914.

Highland Park was served by a series of public libraries starting in 1890. It housed a collection of 50 books at the now demolished Miller's Hall, formerly located on York Boulevard between Avenues 63 and 64. As the library's collection grew, it was moved to other locations along nearby Avenue 64 in order to accommodate. A grant from Andrew Carnegie made possible a purpose-built facility which eventually became the original Arroyo Seco Library.[27] Its location was decided upon in 1911 as a compromise between the competing residential centers of the district, as well in order to adhere to the stipulations of the grant.[28] The library was opened in 1914.[27]

On October 17, 1960, a newly constructed Arroyo Seco Library was opened to the public, replacing the original building after 46 years of service. Designed by architect John Landon, the second Arroyo Seco Library was the base of operations for the entire northeast region of the Los Angeles Public Library system. It also was equipped with rooftop parking which had access to the library's front door, a feature that was first of its kind among public libraries in the United States.[29] This building would itself be replaced by another, modernized facility in 2003.[30]

  • Highland Park Recreation Center - 6150 Piedmont Avenue.[31]
  • York Boulevard Park - 4948 York Boulevard. [32]

Religion

Highland Park is home to a wide array of religious practitioners. The St. Ignatius Church has been the house of worship for followers of Roman Catholicism in the district since the early 20th century. Originally located on Avenue 52, the church was moved to its present location on the corner of Avenue 60 and Monte Vista Street in 1915.[33]

Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park and Eagle Rock was founded in Highland Park in 1923 and constructed its building in 1930. It is the second oldest synagogue in Los Angeles still operating in its original location, after the Wilshire Boulevard Temple (built in 1929).[34][35]

Landmarks and attractions

  • Galco's Soda Pop Stop has been owned and operated by the Nese family for more than a century.[36]
  • Avenue 50 Studio, a nonprofit community-based organization grounded in Latino and Chicano culture.[37]

Historic-Cultural Monuments

The following List of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments on the East and Northeast Sides are located in Highland Park:

  • Judson Studios, 200-204 S. Avenue 66. Historic-Cultural Monument #66, 1969
  • Charles Lummis Residence, 200 E. Avenue 43. Historic-Cultural Monument #68, 1970
  • Hiner House, 757 N. Figueroa Street. Historic-Cultural Monument #105, 1972
  • San Encino Abbey, 6211 Arroyo Glen. Historic-Cultural Monument #106, 1972
  • 5905 El Mio Drive, Historic-Cultural Monument #142, 1975
  • 6028 Hayes Avenue, Historic-Cultural Monument #143, 1975
  • Highland Park Police Station, 6045 York Boulevard. Historic-Cultural Monument #274, 1984
  • Highland Park Masonic Temple, 104 N. Avenue 56. Historic-Cultural Monument #282, 1984
  • Ebell Club Building, 125-135 S. Avenue 57. Historic-Cultural Monument #284, 1984
  • Yoakum House, 140-154 S. Avenue 59. Historic-Cultural Monument #287, 1985
  • Drake House, 210-220 S. Avenue 60. Historic-Cultural Monument #338, 1988
  • Santa Fe Arroyo Seco Railroad Bridge, 162 S. Avenue 61. Historic-Cultural Monument #339, 1988
  • Sunrise Court, 5721-5729 Monte Vista Street. Historic-Cultural Monument #400, 1988
  • Ziegler Estate, 4601 N. Figueroa Boulevard. Historic-Cultural Monument #416, 1989
  • Ivar I. Phillips Dwelling, 4200 N. Figueroa Street. Historic-Cultural Monument #469, 1989
  • Ivar I. Phillips Residence, 4204 N. Figueroa Street. Historic-Cultural Monument #470, 1989
  • Arroyo Seco Bank Building, 6301-6311 N. Figueroa Street. Historic-Cultural Monument #492, 1990
  • Casa de Adobe, 4603-4613 Figueroa Street. Historic-Cultural Monument #493, 1990
  • Kelman Residence and Carriage Barn, 5029 Echo Street. Historic-Cultural Monument #494, 1990
  • J.E. Maxwell Residence, 211 S. Avenue 52. Historic-Cultural Monument #539, 1991
  • Reverend Williel Thomson Residence, 215 S. Avenue 52. Historic-Cultural Monument #541, 1991
  • Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 2, 211-235 N. Avenue 61. Historic-Cultural Monument #558, 1992
  • E.A. Spencer Estate, 5660 Ash Street. Historic-Cultural Monument #564, 1992
  • Security Trust and Savings Bank, 101-107 N. Avenue 56. Historic-Cultural Monument #575, 1993
  • York Boulevard State Bank, 1301-1313 N. Avenue 51. Historic-Cultural Monument #581, 1993
  • W.F. Poor Residence, 120 N. Avenue 54. Historic-Cultural Monument #582, 1993
  • Occidental College Hall of Letters Building (Savoy Apartments), 121 N. Avenue 50. Historic-Cultural Monument #585, 1993
  • Murdock Residence, 4219 N Figueroa Street. Historic-Cultural Monument #780, 2004
  • Mills Cottage, 4746 Toland Way. Historic-Cultural Monument #781, 2004
  • Wilkins House, 915-917 North Avenue 57. Historic-Cultural Monument #877, 2007

Education

Highland Park is zoned to the following schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.[38]

Zoned elementary schools include:

  • Aldama Elementary School
  • Annandale Elementary School
  • Buchanan Elementary School
  • Bushnell Way Elementary School[39]
  • Garvanza Elementary School
  • San Pascual Elementary School
  • Saint Ignatius of Loyola School (K-8)
  • Toland Way Elementary School
  • Yorkdale Elementary School
  • Monte Vista Elementary School
  • Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet School (K-8)

Residents are zoned to Luther Burbank Middle School[40] and Benjamin Franklin High School. Los Angeles International Charter High School and Academia Avance Charter also serve the community.

Notable people

In popular culture

Motion pictures that have been shot in Highland Park include:

Television and feature films have used the old Los Angeles Police Department building in the 6000 block of York Boulevard.[70]

Smith Estate, an historic hilltop Victorian house, has been a shooting location for horror films such as Spider Baby, Silent Scream and Insidious: Chapter 2.

See also

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External links

  • History of Highland Park—Occidental College Sociology Department article
  • —Audubon Center at Debs Park
  • —Autry National Center, Southwest Museum of the American Indian
  • Heritage Square Museum—Historic Rescued Homes
  • York & Fig February 18, 2017, at the Wayback Machine—a reporting project by Marketplace on the gentrification of Highland Park
  • laparks.org Highland Park bike route MAP

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This article is about the neighborhood in Los Angeles For the neighborhood in Oakland see Highland Park Oakland California For other places with the same name see Highland Park Highland Park is a neighborhood in Los Angeles California located in the city s Northeast region It was one of the first subdivisions of Los Angeles 3 and is inhabited by a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic groups Highland ParkNeighborhood of Los AngelesArroyo Seco Bank on FigueroaHighland ParkLocation within Los AngelesCoordinates 34 06 43 N 118 11 53 W 34 11194 N 118 19806 W 34 11194 118 19806 Coordinates 34 06 43 N 118 11 53 W 34 11194 N 118 19806 W 34 11194 118 19806Country United StatesState CaliforniaCountyLos AngelesCityLos AngelesGovernment City CouncilGil Cedillo D State AssemblyWendy Carrillo D State SenateMaria Elena Durazo D US SenatorsAlex Padilla D Dianne Feinstein D U S HouseJimmy Gomez D Area 1 Total9 km2 3 4 sq mi Elevation 2 180 m 591 ft Population 2000 1 Total57 566 Density6 490 km2 16 809 sq mi Population changes significantly depending on areas included and recent growth Time zoneUTC 8 PST Summer DST UTC 7 PDT ZIP Code90041 90042Area code213 323 Contents 1 History 2 Geography and climate 3 Demographics 4 Government and infrastructure 5 Transportation 6 Parks and libraries 7 Religion 8 Landmarks and attractions 9 Historic Cultural Monuments 10 Education 11 Notable people 12 In popular culture 13 See also 14 References 15 External linksHistory Edit San Encino Abbey built in 1915 The area was settled thousands of years ago by Paleo Indians and would later be settled by the Kizh 4 After the founding of Los Angeles in 1781 the Corporal of the Guard at the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel Jose Maria Verdugo was granted the 36 403 acre Rancho San Rafael which included present day Highland Park Drought in the mid 19th century resulted in economic hardship for the Verdugo family which eventually compelled them to auction off Rancho San Rafael in 1869 for 3 500 over an unpaid loan The San Rafael tract was purchased by Andrew Glassell and Albert J Chapman who leased it out to sheep herders In 1885 during the 1880s land boom it was sold to George Morgan and Albert Judson who combined it with other parcels they had purchased from the Verdugo family to create the Highland Park tract in 1886 5 3 Two rail lines were built to Highland Park which later helped the town to survive the burst of the property bubble 3 Highland Park was annexed to Los Angeles in 1895 In the early 20th century Highland Park and neighboring Pasadena became enclaves for artists and intellectuals who were adherents of the Arts and Crafts movement 6 With the completion of Arroyo Seco Parkway in 1940 Highland Park began to experience white flight losing residents to the Mid Wilshire district and newer neighborhoods in Temple City and in the San Fernando Valley 7 By the mid 1960s it was becoming a largely Latino district Mexican immigrants and their American born children began owning and renting in Highland Park with its schools and parks becoming places where residents debated over how to fight discrimination and advance civil rights 8 In the final decades of the 20th century portions of Highland Park suffered waves of gang violence as a consequence of the Avenues street gang claiming them and the adjacent neighborhood of Glassell Park as its territory At the beginning of the 21st century then City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo a Highland Park native intensified efforts to rid Northeast Los Angeles of the Avenues In 2006 four members of the gang were convicted of violating federal hate crime laws 9 In June 2009 police launched a major raid against the gang rooting out many leaders of the gang with a federal racketeering indictment 10 demolishing the gang s Glassell Park stronghold 11 Law enforcement coupled with community awareness efforts such as the annual Peace in the Northeast March have led to a drastic decrease in violent crime in the 2010s In the early 2000s relatively low rents and home prices as well as Highland Park s pedestrian friendly streets and proximity to Downtown Los Angeles attracted people of greater affluence than had previously been typical 12 13 as well as a reversal of the white flight from previous decades 14 Of special interest were the district s surviving Craftsman homes many of which had been demolished in the mid 20th century 15 One architecturally significant home made its way to Heritage Square Museum thanks to the efforts of local activists dedicated to saving Victorian homes scheduled for demolition Like Echo Park and Eagle Rock Highland Park experienced rapid gentrification 16 17 In the 2010s Highland Park experienced significant job growth especially with businesses along Figueroa Street and York Boulevard Its educational health and social service careers also developed robustly during this period However most workers employed in Highland Park do not live there but commute from surrounding areas instead 18 In the 21st century Highland Park has been economically revitalized but its benefits have been experienced unevenly bypassing many of the area s longtime Latino residents 19 Neighborhood view from Avenue 64 2017 From Monte Vista to the 110 freeway 2018Geography and climate EditHighland Park s boundaries are roughly the Arroyo Seco Parkway California Route 110 on the southeast Pasadena on the northeast Oak Grove Drive on the north South Pasadena on the east and Avenue 51 on the west Primary thoroughfares include York Boulevard and Figueroa Street 20 Highland Park sits within the Northeast Los Angeles region along with Mount Washington Cypress Park Glassell Park and Eagle Rock Climate data for Highland Park Los AngelesMonth Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearAverage high F C 68 20 70 21 71 22 75 24 77 25 83 28 88 31 89 32 87 31 82 28 74 23 69 21 78 26 Average low F C 45 7 47 8 48 9 51 11 55 13 59 15 62 17 63 17 61 16 56 13 49 9 45 7 53 12 Average precipitation inches mm 3 94 100 4 39 112 3 79 96 1 00 25 0 35 8 9 0 14 3 6 0 02 0 51 0 15 3 8 0 39 9 9 0 59 15 1 33 34 2 18 55 18 29 465 Source 21 Demographics Edit St Ignatius of Loyola Church The 2000 U S census counted 56 566 residents in the 3 42 square mile neighborhood an average of 16 835 people per square mile In 2008 the city estimated that the population had increased to 60 841 The median age for residents was 28 22 The ethnic composition of Highland Park in 2000 was Latinos 72 4 Non Hispanic Whites 11 3 Asians 11 2 Blacks 8 4 and others 2 6 Among the 45 of residents born abroad Mexico and El Salvador are the most common countries of origin 22 The median household income in 2008 dollars was 45 478 and 59 of households earned 40 000 or less The average household size was 3 3 people Renters occupied 60 9 of the housing units 22 The percentage of never married men was 41 The 2000 census found that 21 of families were headed by single parents There were 1 942 military veterans in 2000 or 4 9 of the population 22 According to the 2020 United States census the Latino population dropped by 10 since 2010 Overall the population of Highland Park decreased by 7 23 Government and infrastructure EditThe Highland Park Post Office 5930 North Figueroa Street 24 Los Angeles Fire Department Station 12 5921 North Figueroa Street 25 Transportation Edit LACMTA train pulling into Highland Park Station 2012 The L Line The Highland Park Station is located at the intersection of North Avenue 57 at Marmion Way Built upon the same site as another preexisting rail station which was demolished in 1965 the new Highland Park Station was opened in 2003 Metro Local bus lines 81 182 amp 256 connect to the surrounding areas of Pasadena South Pasadena the San Gabriel Valley and Downtown Los Angeles LADOT s DASH Highland Park Eagle Rock bus line begins in San Pascual Park and ends near the city limits with Glendale The route connects several local schools shopping districts and the Eagle Rock Plaza Arroyo Seco Parkway California State Route 110 formerly known as the Pasadena Freeway it runs through Highland Park and has served local commuters since it opened in 1940 Parks and libraries Edit Exterior of Highland Park s original Arroyo Seco Branch Library in 1914 Arroyo Seco Regional Library 6145 N Figueroa Street It is a branch of Los Angeles Public Library 26 Highland Park was served by a series of public libraries starting in 1890 It housed a collection of 50 books at the now demolished Miller s Hall formerly located on York Boulevard between Avenues 63 and 64 As the library s collection grew it was moved to other locations along nearby Avenue 64 in order to accommodate A grant from Andrew Carnegie made possible a purpose built facility which eventually became the original Arroyo Seco Library 27 Its location was decided upon in 1911 as a compromise between the competing residential centers of the district as well in order to adhere to the stipulations of the grant 28 The library was opened in 1914 27 On October 17 1960 a newly constructed Arroyo Seco Library was opened to the public replacing the original building after 46 years of service Designed by architect John Landon the second Arroyo Seco Library was the base of operations for the entire northeast region of the Los Angeles Public Library system It also was equipped with rooftop parking which had access to the library s front door a feature that was first of its kind among public libraries in the United States 29 This building would itself be replaced by another modernized facility in 2003 30 Highland Park Recreation Center 6150 Piedmont Avenue 31 York Boulevard Park 4948 York Boulevard 32 Religion EditHighland Park is home to a wide array of religious practitioners The St Ignatius Church has been the house of worship for followers of Roman Catholicism in the district since the early 20th century Originally located on Avenue 52 the church was moved to its present location on the corner of Avenue 60 and Monte Vista Street in 1915 33 Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park and Eagle Rock was founded in Highland Park in 1923 and constructed its building in 1930 It is the second oldest synagogue in Los Angeles still operating in its original location after the Wilshire Boulevard Temple built in 1929 34 35 Landmarks and attractions EditGalco s Soda Pop Stop has been owned and operated by the Nese family for more than a century 36 Avenue 50 Studio a nonprofit community based organization grounded in Latino and Chicano culture 37 Historic Cultural Monuments EditThe following List of Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monuments on the East and Northeast Sides are located in Highland Park Charles Lummis Residence HCM 68 Highland Park Police Station HCM 274 The Highland Park Masonic Temple HCM 282 Judson Studios 200 204 S Avenue 66 Historic Cultural Monument 66 1969 Charles Lummis Residence 200 E Avenue 43 Historic Cultural Monument 68 1970 Hiner House 757 N Figueroa Street Historic Cultural Monument 105 1972 San Encino Abbey 6211 Arroyo Glen Historic Cultural Monument 106 1972 5905 El Mio Drive Historic Cultural Monument 142 1975 6028 Hayes Avenue Historic Cultural Monument 143 1975 Highland Park Police Station 6045 York Boulevard Historic Cultural Monument 274 1984 Highland Park Masonic Temple 104 N Avenue 56 Historic Cultural Monument 282 1984 Ebell Club Building 125 135 S Avenue 57 Historic Cultural Monument 284 1984 Yoakum House 140 154 S Avenue 59 Historic Cultural Monument 287 1985 Drake House 210 220 S Avenue 60 Historic Cultural Monument 338 1988 Santa Fe Arroyo Seco Railroad Bridge 162 S Avenue 61 Historic Cultural Monument 339 1988 Sunrise Court 5721 5729 Monte Vista Street Historic Cultural Monument 400 1988 Ziegler Estate 4601 N Figueroa Boulevard Historic Cultural Monument 416 1989 Ivar I Phillips Dwelling 4200 N Figueroa Street Historic Cultural Monument 469 1989 Ivar I Phillips Residence 4204 N Figueroa Street Historic Cultural Monument 470 1989 Arroyo Seco Bank Building 6301 6311 N Figueroa Street Historic Cultural Monument 492 1990 Casa de Adobe 4603 4613 Figueroa Street Historic Cultural Monument 493 1990 Kelman Residence and Carriage Barn 5029 Echo Street Historic Cultural Monument 494 1990 J E Maxwell Residence 211 S Avenue 52 Historic Cultural Monument 539 1991 Reverend Williel Thomson Residence 215 S Avenue 52 Historic Cultural Monument 541 1991 Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No 2 211 235 N Avenue 61 Historic Cultural Monument 558 1992 E A Spencer Estate 5660 Ash Street Historic Cultural Monument 564 1992 Security Trust and Savings Bank 101 107 N Avenue 56 Historic Cultural Monument 575 1993 York Boulevard State Bank 1301 1313 N Avenue 51 Historic Cultural Monument 581 1993 W F Poor Residence 120 N Avenue 54 Historic Cultural Monument 582 1993 Occidental College Hall of Letters Building Savoy Apartments 121 N Avenue 50 Historic Cultural Monument 585 1993 Murdock Residence 4219 N Figueroa Street Historic Cultural Monument 780 2004 Mills Cottage 4746 Toland Way Historic Cultural Monument 781 2004 Wilkins House 915 917 North Avenue 57 Historic Cultural Monument 877 2007Education EditHighland Park is zoned to the following schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District 38 Zoned elementary schools include Aldama Elementary School Annandale Elementary School Buchanan Elementary School Bushnell Way Elementary School 39 Garvanza Elementary School San Pascual Elementary School Saint Ignatius of Loyola School K 8 Toland Way Elementary School Yorkdale Elementary School Monte Vista Elementary School Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet School K 8 Residents are zoned to Luther Burbank Middle School 40 and Benjamin Franklin High School Los Angeles International Charter High School and Academia Avance Charter also serve the community Notable people EditIsaac Colton Ash City Council member 1925 27 41 Maggie Baird actress and screenwriter 42 Jackie Beat drag performer and comedian 43 Beck musician 44 Jackson Browne musician 45 Rose La Monte Burcham 1857 1944 medical doctor and mining executive whose Highland Park house still stands 46 Zack de la Rocha musician 47 Rocky Delgadillo City Attorney of Los Angeles 2001 2009 48 Daryl Gates police chief from 1971 to 1992 49 Billie Eilish musician singer songwriter 50 Edward Furlong actor 51 John C Holland Los Angeles City Council member 1943 67 businessman 52 Diane Keaton Academy Award winning actress brought up in Highland Park 53 Mike Kelley artist 54 Marc Maron comedian and actor 55 Finneas O Connell singer songwriter record producer musician and actor 56 Ariel Pink musician 57 Fritz Poock artist 58 Cora Scott Pond Pope real estate developer of the Mt Angelus area of Highland Park 59 Skrillex musician 60 Emily Wells musician 61 David Weidman silkscreen artist and animation background painter 62 Miles Heizer actor 63 In popular culture EditMotion pictures that have been shot in Highland Park include Reservoir Dogs 64 The Lincoln Lawyer location for the bar The York on York 65 Gangster Squad In early 2012 the entire Highland Park downtown area along Figueroa Street was redone to look like post WWII era Los Angeles for the film 66 Yes Man 67 Cyrus 68 Tuff Turf 69 Television and feature films have used the old Los Angeles Police Department building in the 6000 block of York Boulevard 70 Smith Estate an historic hilltop Victorian house has been a shooting location for horror films such as Spider Baby Silent Scream and Insidious Chapter 2 See also EditLos Angeles Historic Cultural Monuments on the East and Northeast Sides List of districts and neighborhoods of Los AngelesReferences Edit a b Los Angeles Times Neighborhood Project The Los Angeles Times Retrieved April 11 2010 Worldwide Elevation Finder a b c Los Angeles Department of City Planning Highland Park Garvanza Historic Preservation Overlay Zone December 9 2010 4 1 History of Highland Park amp Garvanza Highland Park Garvanza HPOZ Preservation Plan Including Garvanza Highland Park Montecito Heights and Mount Angelus Neighborhoods Report Los Angeles Department of City Planning pp 17 20 Archived from the original PDF on September 3 2017 Retrieved August 17 2017 https www cpp edu tgyoung Pom Parks Kizh 20not 20Tongva 9 27 17 pdf bare URL PDF The Highlands Departures Kcet org Archived from the original on October 10 2011 Retrieved October 27 2013 Arroyo Culture Departures Kcet org Archived from the original on January 7 2016 Retrieved October 27 2013 The Parkway Departures Kcet org Archived from the original on May 21 2013 Retrieved October 27 2013 Brown and Proud Departures Kcet org Archived from the original on January 7 2016 Retrieved October 27 2013 Mozingo Joe Quinones Sam Winton Richard February 23 2008 A gang s staying power Los Angeles Times Rubin Joel September 22 2009 Major police raid targets L A s notorious Avenues gang Los Angeles Times Quinones Sam February 5 2009 Avenues gang bastion is demolished Los Angeles Times McDonald Kathy A June 18 2008 Edgy neighborhoods attract frosh buyers Variety Experience an alternative Los Angeles London Evening Standard February 22 2012 Archived from the original on April 5 2012 Bogado Aura January 20 2015 Dispatch from Highland Park Gentrification Displacement and the Disappearance of Latino Businesses Colorlines Retrieved May 10 2021 Lazo Alejandro March 11 2012 Highland Park becoming gentrified Los Angeles Times Logan Tim December 21 2014 Highland Park renters feel the squeeze of gentrification Los Angeles Times Juliano Michael A guide to Highland Park Timeout Retrieved May 11 2021 Of all the neighborhoods in Northeast L A if not the entire city none have changed as rapidly as Highland Park The State of Highland Park PDF Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council Retrieved May 10 2021 Kamin Debra October 22 2019 Highland Park Los Angeles A Watchful Eye on Gentrification New York Times Retrieved September 20 2021 But Highland Park s transition is complicated Highland Park is historically Latino and as housing prices have crept up a slew of Spanish speaking panaderias bodegas and businesses have shuttered Kamin Debra October 22 2019 Highland Park Los Angeles A Watchful Eye on Gentrification New York Times Retrieved May 11 2021 Zipcode 90042 www plantmaps com Retrieved March 23 2021 a b c d Highland Park Profile Mapping L A Los Angeles Times Projects latimes com Archived from the original on September 3 2017 Retrieved October 27 2013 Sanchez Jesus 2020 Census describes a shrinking Eastside The Eastsider Archived from the original on December 6 2022 Retrieved December 6 2022 In Highland Park the population dropped 7 to nearly 51 000 Latinos accounted for 66 of the population down 10 since 2010 Post Office Location HIGHLAND PARK United States Postal Service Retrieved on December 9 2008 Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 12 Lafd org Archived from the original on October 29 2013 Retrieved October 27 2013 Arroyo Seco Regional Library Los Angeles Public Library Retrieved May 10 2021 a b Dellquest Wilfred August 11 1957 Northeast Pictures Arroyo Library result of sacrifice and determination PDF Highland Park News Herald and Journal Retrieved May 10 2021 Branch Library Location Pleases Some Not All Highland Park News Herald and Journal September 23 1911 Retrieved May 10 2021 Public spirit builds library Highland Park News Herald and Journal October 17 1963 Retrieved May 10 2021 Early Los Angeles Historical Buildings 1900 1925 Retrieved May 10 2021 Highland Park Recreation Center City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Retrieved December 7 2022 York Boulevard Park City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Retrieved December 7 2022 Catholics Erecting Huge Church Building Highland Park News Herald and Journal October 9 1915 Retrieved May 10 2021 Leibowitz Ed Finding Sanctuary Archived from the original on September 16 2008 History Archived from the original on April 29 2009 GALCO S SODA POP STOP 7 Reinterpreting Highland Park Departures KCET February 22 1999 Archived from the original on October 29 2013 Retrieved October 27 2013 Avenue 50 Studio Art Highland Park Field Guide KCET December 13 2008 Retrieved October 27 2013 Susan Carrier October 12 2003 History hopes to repeat itself in Highland Park Los Angeles Times Archived from the original on January 20 2009 Retrieved December 26 2008 You are about to leave the LAUSD Domain Lausd k12 ca us Retrieved October 27 2013 Luther Burbank Middle School website www lbmsbears com Los Angeles Public Library file The Highs and Lows of Being Billie Eilish September 5 2019 O Connor Pauline July 31 2016 Drag queen Jackie Beat s eye popping pad is up for grabs Curbed LA Retrieved January 26 2020 Hochman Steve February 20 1994 Don t Get Bitter on Us Beck Thanks to his rap folk song Loser the 23 year old musician is one of the hottest figures to emerge from the L A rock scene in years But now that he s going national how will he hold up under all the attention Los Angeles Times Retrieved May 1 2013 Sunday in the dungeon with Jackson Browne The Eastsider LA Retrieved October 27 2013 Bradford Caslon Rose La Monte Burcham 4900 Pasadena Avenue A Look Back at Vintage Los Angeles November 9 2011 A Chicano Art Collective Needs Help Bringing This Massive Highland Park Mural Back to Life Retrieved February 22 2017 permanent dead link Merl Jean July 1 2001 Life of Promise Pressing New Issues Los Angeles Times Retrieved May 11 2021 Cannon Lou 1998 Official Negligence How Rodney King and the Riots Changed Los Angeles and the LAPD p 92 Crown ISBN 0 8129 2190 9 Excerpt available at Google Books Get to Know Billie Eilish MTV UK Retrieved April 1 2018 Agreement Reached on Custody of Teen Actor Los Angeles Times September 27 1991 Retrieved February 22 2017 Los Angeles Public Library reference file Finnigan Kate August 6 2017 Diane Keaton Why I decided to adopt in my 50s Glen Innes Examiner Retrieved January 26 2020 Highland Park pays tribute to Mike Kelley Retrieved February 22 2017 Marc Maron Learned the Meaning of Feral from a Cat August 6 2012 Retrieved May 8 2013 Powers Ann December 10 2019 Billie Eilish Is The Weird Achiever Of The Year NPR Retrieved December 28 2019 Samadder Rhik November 15 2014 Ariel Pink I m not that guy everyone hates The Guardian Retrieved February 22 2017 Fritz Poock s Water Colors Los Angeles Times July 2 1933 Save the Date Stairway tour explores history of Mt Angelus one step at a time The Eastsider LA October 29 2011 Retrieved June 19 2022 Glazer Joshua Skrillex Strictly Laptop Hot Topic Archived from the original on May 4 2011 The Evolution of Emily Wells New York Phase Retrieved August 1 2019 Saperstein Pat August 7 2014 David Weidman Animation Artist Whose Work Appeared on Mad Men Dies at 93 Variety Retrieved August 29 2014 Berlinger Max February 21 2020 Connor Jessup of Locke amp Key Gets His Nails Done The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved August 10 2020 Film locations for Reservoir Dogs 1992 Movie locations com Archived from the original on May 5 2018 Retrieved October 27 2013 Highland Park bar gets a Hollywood close up The Eastsider LA March 21 2011 Retrieved October 27 2013 Gangster Squad Recreates Mickey Cohen s 1940s LA LA Plays Itself Curbed LA La curbed com May 10 2012 Retrieved October 27 2013 Yes Man Filming Locations part 1 Seeing stars com Retrieved October 27 2013 Offbeat Rom Com Cyrus Premieres at LA Film Festival Blogcritics June 19 2010 Retrieved October 27 2013 Tuff Turf 1985 IMDb Retrieved November 11 2018 Tour Location 6045 York Blvd Los Angeles California The Movieland Directory Archived from the original on October 29 2013 Retrieved October 27 2013 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Highland Park Los Angeles History of Highland Park Occidental College Sociology Department article Audubon Center Audubon Center at Debs Park Southwest Museum Autry National Center Southwest Museum of the American Indian Heritage Square Museum Historic Rescued Homes York amp Fig Archived 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