Fun Facts: Downtown Los Angeles — Broadway District An Original Teminus

  • Broadway was the key stretch of Route 66 through downtown L.A. In fact, Route 66 officially ended here – at the corner of Broadway and 7th St. – from the Mother Road’s 1926 founding into the 1930s.
  • The original heart of Los Angeles’ entertainment scene, this bustling corridor was lined with vaudeville venues, moviehouses, and ornate picture palaces – which hosted many film premieres. During the street’s heyday, Broadway also welcomed locals and travelers with grand department stores, classic diners, and neon-lit shops.
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Broadway Theater and Commercial District, Broadway features over a dozen historic theaters, stunning architecture, and vintage neon signs that harken back to Tinseltown’s golden age.
  • Today, the district is undergoing a renaissance – offering trendy restaurants and bars, art galleries, hotels, lofts, and revitalized theaters hosting concerts, screenings, and other events. Walking Broadway gives you a direct link to the excitement and glamour of the past, making it an essential stop for anyone exploring Los Angeles and Route 66.
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