Edit: The original episode was recorded October 2023 and was first released on You Tube, due to technical issues it was not able to be released on audio until now sorry for the delay.

Check out the documentary on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/Hotel-Camarillo-Wayne-Poe/dp/B073GML5R1/?fbclid=IwAR1fF8sT02lm_lmdIUEzAqjNfrizQT32sI2VSJPkmY6ftQIW0Au3SGvDW9s

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Sabrina: Observing_spooks_andothervices

Wayne Poe: mr_poes_morgue

Growing up in Los Angeles, we driven down Central Avenue hundreds of times either traveling through Compton, Watts, into South Central onto Downtown. Central Ave was just another street, another road in the urban landscape. However, we soon discovered the hidden history of South Central and Central Ave we never heard of in school. Central Avenue in its heyday was a magical place filled with vibrant jazz music, architecture and Black own businesses/clubs/diners and hotels and more. The ugly presence of segregation was the catalyst for the Black community to establish their roots even if they had no other choice, but they made the best of a bad situation. Central Avenue blossomed from the redlining into what they described as the "black belt" of the African American community. On this episode we share the early history of Central Ave from the 1920s-1950s until its demise and present day. We share our perspective of the history of Central Ave from the development, people, music, architecture, movements etc. We invited special guest Hood Historian who has been researching articals from the California Eagle for many years an important Black newspaper located on Central Ave. We recorded this episode on 06/20 in homage to Juneteenth we felt that it was important to share this history for all to hear.  Follow Hood Historian on IG @hoodhistorian562 Follow us Doña Junta @swapmeet_chronicles  Sabrina observing_spooks_andothervices Instagram page @beyondthefacadepodcast, You Tube video editor Mr Poe's Morgue. 

On Ep 20 we look into the history of one of the longest streets in Los Angeles--Figueroa Street. We shared the early history of Figueroa street starting from the late 1800s until present day. Around 10 years ago I asked myself why is there so many dingy motels on Figueroa street? One might say its for the obvious reasons but I wanted to find out more. The research never got done at the time but today we are able to discuss the history behind the notorious Figueroa strip between Imperial and heading north towards Jefferson. What lead to the development of this area of Figueroa to its disenfranchised state today? When you hear about Figueroa St what comes to mind is the many vices that are seen thought this strip. We discuss the social problems and share stories and analyze the architecture/landscape of this infamous street.  Follow us on IG @beyondthefacadepodcast Dona Junta @swapmeet_chronicles Sabrina @observingspooks_andothervices You Tube editor @Mrpoesmorgue email: [email protected] You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUFK156r4PUEqSnnF0B7jgw #beyondthefacade #history #figueroastrip #figueroacorrider #losangeleshistory