Central Avenue corridor

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The Central Avenue corridor is a historically significant thoroughfare in Los Angeles known for its role as a cultural and commercial hub, particularly in the city’s African American and jazz history.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic district
thoroughfare
urban corridor
associatedWith development of West Coast jazz
segregation-era Black community life in Los Angeles
city Los Angeles
country United States of America
surface form: United States
culturalSignificance symbol of Black social and cultural life in Los Angeles
hasHeritage African American cultural heritage
jazz heritage
hasLandmarkType historic jazz corridor
heritageStatus recognized as historically significant by local preservation efforts
historicalRole center of West Coast jazz scene in early 20th century
commercial hub for African Americans in Los Angeles
cultural hub for African Americans in Los Angeles
knownFor African American history
Black-owned businesses
commercial activity
cultural significance
jazz clubs
jazz history
music venues
nightlife
locatedIn Los Angeles
South Los Angeles NERFINISHED
partOf historic African American neighborhoods of Los Angeles
peakPeriod 1920s
1930s
1940s
state California, United States
surface form: California
transportationFunction major north–south arterial street in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles street grid hasComponent Central Avenue corridor