Little Ethiopia, Los Angeles

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Little Ethiopia
Neighborhood of Los Angeles
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Little Ethiopia neighborhood sign
located at the intersection of
Fairfax Avenue and Olympic Boulevard
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Little Ethiopia
Location within Western Los Angeles
Coordinates: 34°03′18″N118°21′59″W / 34.055°N 118.366389°W / 34.055; -118.366389
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Time zone Pacific
Area code 323

Little Ethiopia is a neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles. It is known for its collection of Ethiopian restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and thrift stores. [1]

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History

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Businesses along Fairfax Avenue in Little Ethiopia

The neighborhood of Little Ethiopia dates back to the early 1990s. The area has a high concentration of Ethiopian businesses and restaurants, as well as a significant concentration of residents of Ethiopian and Eritrean ancestry. [2] [3]

In the 1990s, the neighborhood was called "Little Addis", referring to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. [4] In 2002, the city officially bestowed the name "Little Ethiopia" on the neighborhood. [5] By 2006, there were 15 Ethiopian businesses in the neighborhood, including restaurants, markets, a clothing store, a hair salon and a travel agency. [2]

Geography

Little Ethiopia is located on Fairfax Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and Whitworth Drive. [1] [6] The neighborhood of Carthay Square is west and Wilshire Vista is east. Faircrest Heights is southwest, Picfair Village is southeast and Miracle Mile is northeast.

Landmarks and attractions

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References

  1. 1 2 Levin, Rachel (2009-03-10). "Neighborhoods: Little Ethiopia". Los Angeles Times. p. D2. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "To Fairfax and on to Ethiopia". Los Angeles Times. 2006-02-12. ISSN   0458-3035 . Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  3. ↑ "Discover Los Angeles, "The Definitive Guide to Little Ethiopia"".
  4. ↑ MITCHELL, JOHN L. (1992-07-01). "Ethiopian Emigres Make an Imprint in Their New Land". Los Angeles Times. ISSN   0458-3035 . Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  5. ↑ "A Los Angeles Primer: Little Ethiopia". KCET. 2013-06-11. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  6. ↑ Pollard-Terry, Gayle (February 12, 2006). "To Fairfax and on to Ethiopia (Map)". Los Angeles Times . p. K2.
  7. ↑ "LECRC | Little Ethiopia Cultural and Resource Center" . Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  8. ↑ Pang, Kevin (April 29, 2004). "The Best Cakes on the Block". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 23 November 2022. On a stretch of South Fairfax Avenue dotted by Ethiopian restaurants and thrift stores stands a cake maker that has been catering to Hollywood's A-list for nearly 60 years.

34°03′18″N118°21′59″W / 34.05500°N 118.36639°W / 34.05500; -118.36639

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