ECHO PARK, a Short History

1892-01-01 00:00:00

Founding

Echo Park, then known as Edendale, founded.

1895-08-01 00:00:00

Lake built

Echo Park Lake built from old city reservoir.

1909-01-01 00:00:00

Film Industry Starts

Silent film production starts in 1909. Mack Sennett builds first enclosed film studio in Echo Park in 1912.

1923-01-01 00:00:00

Angelus Temple Built

Aimee Semple McPherson builds Evangelical temple in Echo Park.

1934-01-01 00:00:00

Statue Added

Lady of the Lake Statue added to Echo Park Lake.

1958-01-01 00:00:00

Dodgers Move to Los Angeles

Dodgers move from Brooklyn and start play in the Coliseum.

1962-01-01 00:00:00

Dodger Stadium Opens

Dodger Stadium opens in Chavez Ravine with disruptive effect on Echo Park and other nearby neighborhoods.

2008-01-01 00:00:00

Echo Park Named in Top Ten

Echo Park named one of the top ten Great Historic Neighborhoods by the American PLanning Association.

2011-01-01 00:00:00

Lake Closure and Rehab

Most recent Echo Park Lake rehabilitation project commenced in 2011. Expected completion and reopening in Spring 2013.

ECHO PARK, a Short History

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