sayda's koreatown presentation
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KoreatownSayda’s Neighborhood Project
The Brown Derby
The Original Wilshire Boulevard Brown Derby
Opened in 1926 The original restaurant has been removed and this area is now known as the Brown Derby Plaza.
The Ambassador Hotel
Opened January 1, 1921It was a very popular hotel where Hollywood Stars and numerous presidents stayed at.
The Ambassador Hotel was demolished in 2005.
In its place will be a new LAUSD middle school.
The Wiltern Theater
The Wiltern Theater was built in 1931.
Present Day: The Wiltern Theater is a popular venue for live entertainment.
Hobart Boulevard Elementary
Hobart Elementary Entrance back in 1957
Hobart Elementary Present Day
Wilshire and Western
Wilshire and Western back in the 1920’s
Present Day Wilshire Western Intersection
The Piccadilly and Talmadge
Piccadilly Apartments were built in 1928
The Talmadge Apartment Tower was built in 1923
The Wilshire Temple
Also known as the B'nai B'rith Temple
It was built in 1928
The St Basil Catholic Church
St. Basil's Catholic Church was constructed in 1970
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Immanuel Presbyterian
Church was built in
1925
The Gaylord Apartments
The Gaylord
Apartments
Built in
1924
Named after
Gaylord
Wilshire,
founder of
the Wilshire
Center
Chapman Market
Back in 1928 when it was first opened
Present Day Chapman Market
Koreatown Plaza
Opened in 1989. This year is its 20th anniversary.
Koreatown Galleria
Is a recent addition to Koreatown. It opened in the year 2001.
Festivals in Koreatown
Major Festivals include:
The Greek Festival in September
The Korean Festival in September
The 8th Street Festival in December
The Earth Day Festival in April
Transportation in Koreatown
Metro LA provides residents with Railway lines and bus routes that transport around Koreatown and beyond it.