Monday, September 21, 2026

Happy Anniversary to the Leonis Adobe!

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  In 1962, the Leonis Adobe escaped a demolition plan and was declared Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #1.  The adobe had fallen into...
Thursday, February 5, 2026

Surviving Issue of L'Union Nouvelle at Central Library

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At least eight different French-language newspapers have existed in Los Angeles.  Most didn't last long. L'Union Nouvelle was by far...
Monday, January 26, 2026

Taix Closing for Demolition...But Could The Building Be Moved?

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Taix French Restaurant , a Los Angeles institution since its inception in 1927, recently announced that they are closing for demolition. (Th...
Saturday, November 8, 2025

Immediate Demolition Threat to the French Hospital

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  Dear readers, I wish I had good news.  The French Colony was essentially erased by about 1940. Modern-day Francos can't even visit whe...
Sunday, September 28, 2025

Edward Dupuy Tries to Pull A Fast One

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I have never pretended that my fellow Francos were perfect. We've had a few bad grapes in the wine vat. Today's post from the (onli...
Sunday, June 29, 2025

The Forgotten Alley in the Fashion District

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  I know the Fashion District well...or so I thought. It's no secret that some Fashion District businesses are accessible only through a...
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Save the French Hospital!

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Dear Readers: the French Hospital is in danger of being torn down by a San Francisco developer .  I have sent the following letter to the Of...