Greater LA
Labor Day special: Origins of Roslyndale Ave. and Pico Blvd.
On this holiday rebroadcast, Greater LA looks at the history of Roslyndale Avenue, a tiny working-class street in the San Fernando Valley that became famous thanks to the film “Back to the Future.”
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenOn this holiday rebroadcast, Greater LA looks at the history of Roslyndale Avenue, a tiny working-class street in the San Fernando Valley that became famous thanks to the film “Back to the Future.” Also, Pico Boulevard is named after Don Pio de Jesus Pico — a real estate baron who became a penniless gambler.
In this episode
2 storiesWhat’s in a street name? Roslyndale Ave., known for ‘Back to the Future,’ has a uniquely enduring community
Roslyndale Avenue is a tiny working class street in the San Fernando Valley, a not-fancy place with a fancy name that evokes images of grassy knolls and English springtime.
Read the story12 minWhat’s in a street name? These people on Pico Blvd have a lot in common with Pio Pico
Pico Boulevard just may be the hardest working street in Los Angeles.
Read the story13 min
