Beyond The Facade

Beyond The Facade

By Doña Junta and SabrinaHistory
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Beyond The Facade episodes

  • Discussion on The Sleepy Lagoon Murder and The Zoot Suit Riots: 78 Anniversary Ep 8
    In this special episode, we discuss the history of the Sleepy Lagoon Murder (1942) and the Zoot Suit Riots (1943) It is important to remember this history as well as educate those who have never heard of this event. The Sleepy Lagoon murder was the precursor to the Zoot Suit Riots that began on June 3rd, 1943, and lasted 5-days. Learn what lead up to these events that changed the lives of Mexican American youth living in Los Angeles. In addition, we share how we came about deciding to share this history while researching film locations for the American Me film (1992).
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    1 hr 9 min
  • Interview with A History Collector Ep 7
    We have a conversation with Brian known as "A History Collector" on IG.  Brian shares his journey of immersing himself in history that began as a child. He has been on an academic journey and is currently working on his MA in history. In addition, he creates living history through reenactments and special projects. He has been involved in working at several museums and historical settings for many years. We dig into his own history and get to know his passion for the Civil War, WWII-1940s, mid-century, the missions,  Ranchos plus more including Disneyland! In addition, Brian is an advocate for BIPOC by being conscious of sharing the true history that represents himself as a Mexican American and his origins. He is instrumental in helping to bring awareness for young people of color to get involved in their own history. Check out his amazing historical page and dive into the past and present through his eyes. Follow him on @Ahistorycollector 
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    2 hr 6 min
  • Hospital on The Hill: LA County's General Hospital Ep 6
    In this episode, we discuss LAC/USC formerly known as LA County's General Hospital and the historic campus located in the city of Boyle Heights. Why is this place so special? why do we care about this place so much? what is our connection to this place?  We discuss the history of the Hospital on the Hill--the massive art deco building looming over the city of Los Angeles. The building makes a statement, it's grand, it's powerful it seen people born and people die it was the "beacon" for the sick of Los Angeles for over 75-years. We discuss its rise and end to an era. The hospital now sits in a semi retirment state of limbo yet it still displays its presence. We talk about the paranormal, is there activity here?  Additionally, we highlight the other buildings/places in the vicinity that carry early LA history into the present day.
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    1 hr 10 min
  • A Conversation with Hood Historian 562 Ep 5

    We connected with IG's Hood Historian 562. He describes himself as an urban renaissance man as he is a man who wears many hats from historian, musician, classic car enthusiast, and architecture lover.  Hood Historian highlights the unknown and lost history of his hometown on the East Side of Long Beach and beyond. We took a deeper look into how he began his interest in researching and documenting history. We dig into the process of how he develops his posts and affinity for all things vintage like mid-century furniture and thrift shop hunts. We talk about his passion for school busses and current project Rudd 66 (that has a life of her own). We chat about our favorite posts on his page such as the #thenandnowseries, Dear Abby, true crime, vintage ads, and more. Furthermore,  he shares future goals to continue expanding and sharing his passions.  Follow him on IG @hoodhistorian562 Follow us Doña Junta @swapmeet_chronicles  Sabrina observing_spooks_andothervices 

    1 hr 13 min
  • Harbor Area History: Banning Park Ep 4

    We discuss Banning Park in Wilmington: Harbor Area, Phineas Banning and his family, The house, being a docent, paranormal, the garden when it became a park, The fence keeping community out? 80s and 90s gang violence, gang territory, memories: Brenton Wood concert shooting, high profile murder 1996, parking lot men, people enjoying the park activities, shout out memories-Gloria Elisa, Mario Ybarra Jr. 

    1 hr 24 min
  • Sybil Brand Institute for Women Ep 3

    Sybil Brand Institute for Women 1963-1997 was part of the Los Angeles County Jail system. This Women's jail was nestled in the hills of City Terrence/Monterey Park. Today it sits abandoned and is being looked at for demolition and rebuilding. We discuss the history of its's beginnings with Mrs. Sybil Brand herself, the opening of Sybil Brand Insitute for Women, notable women inmates, controversies, and of course the paranormal component very likely of a place like this. Thank you for listening please follow us on other social media's linked below. swapmeet_chronicles observing_spooks_andothervices



    1 hr 37 min
  • Preston Castle Here We Come Ep 1

    Welcome to Beyond The Facade Podcast! Get to know us Doña Junta and Sabrina as we discuss all things history, paranormal and more. On episode 1 we discuss our upcoming adventure to visit Preston Castle in Ione California. Preston Castle is a former reform school for boys built in 1894. Preston Castle has a dark history of injustice and abuse of juvenile wards since its early days. It later became part of the California Youth Authority system better known as Preston School of Industry. We discuss the dark history, paranormal activity, and our anticipation to visit the castle for the first time for (me) Doña Junta and after 10 years for Sabrina.  Follow us at swapmeet_chronicles and observing_spooks_andothervices


    1 hr 6 min

About Beyond The Facade

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Welcome to Beyond The Facade Podcast! Doña Junta and Sabrina are two curious souls out of Los Angeles. They will discuss architecture, history, paranormal. They not only look at the facade of a…