Thursday, January 26, 2017

Georges Le Mesnager: LA's Favorite Fighting Frenchman

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Georges Le Mesnager arrived in California in 1867. He was sixteen years old. In July of 1870, the Franco-Prussian War broke out. Travel ti...
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Thursday, January 12, 2017

The Forgotten Beaudry Brother

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Victor Beaudry (date unknown) We know that the Beaudry family had five sons, who all made fortunes. Three remained in Canada (one of...
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Joseph Mascarel and the Lazard Street Poltergeist

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Despite his gruff, no-nonsense demeanor, former Mayor Joseph Mascarel was not immune to odd occurrences. The September 6, 1889 edition of t...
Tuesday, December 27, 2016

He Built This City: Mayor Prudent Beaudry

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Possessing boundless energy, exceptional business sagacity and foresight, Prudent Beaudry amassed five fortunes and lost four in his vent...
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The Warren Buffett of Early LA: Mayor Joseph Mascarel

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Joseph Mascarel, second French mayor of Los Angeles, on a small information kiosk outside the French Hospital. Joseph Mascarel was bo...
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Rest in Peace, Mr. Mayor: Damien Marchesseault

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Los Angeles has had three French mayors, and Damien Marchesseault was the first. (Grab some tissues. Not every story gets to have a happy en...
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

I Saw What You Did There.

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I have been seriously researching Los Angeles' Frenchtown for two and a half years. I created this blog to share its stories and keep th...