Alsace

Lost in the maze of Los Angeles streets? Alsace awaits you. Tucked away in Westside a hidden gem lies dormant. It’s not a grand chateau but a unique neighborhood. Alsace was once a bustling trolley stop on the Venice-Inglewood Line. It’s at the intersection of Centinela Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard. Imagine early 20th-century Los Angeles. Oil was discovered in 1929. Drilling rigs replaced the agricultural fields. This activity lasted less than a decade. Later Alsace returned to its agricultural roots. The area remained largely undeveloped until the 1950s. Then came Tract No 10038. Single family homes sprouted up transforming the landscape. By 1960 Alsace as we know it today was complete. Its streets Hammack Aneta Lucile and Beatrice lack sidewalks. This reflects Los Angeles County’s limited funds for such projects. Alsace a quiet residential enclave now. It’s bordered by Jefferson Boulevard Centinela Avenue Grosvenor Boulevard and the Centinela Creek Channel. This quiet neighborhood near Playa Vista a reminder of Los Angeles’ rich past. Its transformation from an interurban stop to a residential area. A story etched in the very streets of Alsace. This is Alsace’s story. A blend of history and quiet residential life. A fascinating glimpse into Los Angeles’ past. A part of its unique identity. Come explore this hidden gem. This forgotten corner of Los Angeles. Alsace. A story waiting to be discovered.