The Sakai-Kozawa family owned and operated their longtime floral business, Tokio Florist, from 1960 to 2006. In November 2019, Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) designation of the property was approved by the City Council.
Read MoreThe Eastside's Japanese American community was greatly affected by national patterns and events in the early twentieth century.
Read MoreThe former Japanese Hospital in Boyle Heights became a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in November 2016.
Read MoreEstablished during an era of discriminatory medical practices, the Japanese Hospital opened its doors to a diverse clientele in the wake of a landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Read MoreThis free panel discussion focused on the demolition threat to Parker Center. The building has since been scheduled for demolition beginning in late 2018.
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