LA's Street Numbering System

Ever wonder how a large city's street numbering works? The LA Times disects LA's massive street grid.

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November 27, 2000, 8:30 AM PST

Main Street was originally Calle Principal, the oldest street in the city. First was laid out in pioneer days, and was the town center. The longest street is Sepulveda and the shortest, Powers Place, is 13 feet long.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: For Street Addresses, It All Begins at 1st and Main

Monday, November 27, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

History / Preservation California

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