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Lincoln Heights is a neighborhood east of downtown Los Angeles, California.
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Geography and transportation
Lincoln Heights is bounded by the Los Angeles River on the west, the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) on the south, and Indiana Street on the east; the district's northern border is unclear due to the area's uneven terrain. Adjacent communities include El Sereno on the east, City Terrace on the southeast, Boyle Heights on the south, Chinatown and Solano Canyon on the west, Cypress Park on the northwest, Mt. Washington on the north, and Montecito Heights on the northeast. Major thoroughfares include Valley Boulevard; Mission Road; Pasadena Avenue; North Main, Marengo, Daly, and Figueroa Streets; and North Broadway. The Golden State Freeway (I-5) runs through the district, and the Metro Gold Line has a stop in the far northwestern portion of the district. Lincoln Heights' ZIP Code is 90031.
History
Lincoln Heights is considered to be the oldest neighborhood in Los Angeles, dating to the 1830s. Perched on bluffs above the Los Angeles River, it was originally home to some of the city's wealthiest residents, who built a large number of Victorian mansions in the district (many of which have been preserved under the city's historic preservation program). North Broadway became a busy commercial strip, which it remains today. By the turn of the 20th century, however, the rapid industrial development along the riverbanks made it less appealing for wealthy Angelenos, who moved on first to the Arroyo Seco area and Hollywood, then (from the 1920s onward) to rapidly developing Mid-Wilshire. As wealthy residents departed, Lincoln Heights became home to a large Italian American population, as well as an increasingly large Mexican American population. It and its cross-river neighbor "Little Italy" (what is now Chinatown) formed the heart of southern California's Italian-American community. One of the major landmarks from this period, the San Antonio Winery, continues to operate today, albeit with non-local grapes.
Beginning just after World War II, Italians and some Mexicans began migrating out of Lincoln Heights and into working-class and middle-class suburbs in the San Gabriel Valley, including Alhambra, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Montebello,California, and Temple City, California . This process accelerated during the 1950s with the construction of the Golden State Freeway, which split the district right down the middle and devastated the neighborhoods through which it passed. Ever since, Lincoln Heights has been a poor-to-working class Chicano and Latin American immigrant barrio. Many ethnic Chinese immigrants from Vietnam and their US-born children also reside in Lincoln Heights, due to its proximity to Chinatown.
The case of the missing child Walter Collins was kidnapped in his home in Lincoln Heights. The Clint Eastwood film Changeling was based on it.
Demographics
As of the 2005 census Lincoln Heights had an estimated population of 80,000, one of the largest of any Los Angeles neighborhood. The racial makeup of the neighborhood is 80.1% Latino, 17.3% Asian, 3.6% were Non-Hispanic Black and White. Lincoln Heights is known for its Hispanic population as well as its growing Asian population, but many Italians still reside in the area.
Today
North Broadway is Lincoln Heights' focal point with its various restaurants and grocery stores. Councilman Ed Reyes's office is in the south Broadway area nearer to Downtown LA.
The Hills and Lincoln Heights Estates
While Lincoln Heights has had a reputation of gang violence and not as proper as other Los Angeles neighborhoods, "The Hills" and Lincoln Heights Estates is nicknamed " LA's best kept secret." The Hills is connected with the estates and go under a small valley behind Montecito Heights. Many hills in the area have no trees and dry grass. This part of Lincoln Heights also encompasses a good portion of the white population. The area also shows amazing panaromic views from the entire city.
Fire service
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 1[1] is located in the Lincoln Heights area. The station is in the Battalion 7 district.
Education
Public schools
The district is within the Los Angeles Unified School District and is served with over a dozen schools in the area.
High schools:
- Abraham Lincoln High School
- Los Angeles Leadership Academy- a charter school
Middle schools:
- Florence Nightingale Middle School
- Los Angeles Leadership Academy- a charter school (open Fall 2010; currently located in Koreatown)
Elementary schools:
- Hillside Elementary School
- Gates Street Elementary School
- Griffin Elementary School
- Latona Elementary School
- Glen Alta Elementary School
- Albion Elementary School
KIPP: the Knowledge Is Power Program operates the KIPP Los Angeles Preparatory School, a 5-8 charter middle school, in Lincoln Heights.
Excel Charter Academy, dedicated to academic rigor and experimenting with single-sex education, serves sixth and seventh graders and eight grade. In 2009, the founding class of Excel held a huge celebration in the promotion.
Private schools
- Sacred Heart High School (all-girls')
Our Lady Help of Christians (K-8th grade)
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- Sacred Heart Elementary School** (Los Angeles,CA) {K-8th grade}
- Cathedral High School*** (Los Angeles,CA) {all boys}
- Sacred Heart Elementary School** (Los Angeles,CA) {K-8th grade}
Public libraries
Lincoln Heights Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library is located on Workman Street.
Landmarks (present and former)
- LAYAC Gym 421 N. Ave 19 Phone number : (213) 485- 3217
- Lincoln High School
- Lincoln Park
- Los Angeles Alligator Farm
- Los Angeles Ostrich Farm
- Plaza de la Raza
- San Antonio Winery
- Selig Zoo
- Sacred Heart Church
- The Brewery Arts Complex
City of Los Angeles D.P.W.Public Works NorthCentral yard contains: Department of Sanitation. Department of Street ServicesSTREET MAINTENCE
See also
External links
- Official website for the Lincoln Heights Council
- The History of Lincoln Heights, CA 90031 through old photos and memories
- A Second Visit - A personal account of life in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles during the 1920s
- Chanfles.com A personal website and blog that includes many photos and information about LH, by someone currently living in Lincoln Heights
- History of Lincoln HeightsEast L.a Park East L.a Skill Center East L.a Winery
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