Category: Ask Silver LAke

Ask Silver Lake — The Glendale-Hyperion Project and the Bridges of Silver Lake

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Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct, Los Angeles, California Postcard 1931 The iconic Victory Memorial Bridge (Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct), connecting Los Feliz and Silver Lake on the Los Angeles River’s west bank with Atwater on the east, has for years been beset by long-standing structural and maintenance challenges. For years, too, its muddled traffic configuration has made it as much … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — The Glendale-Hyperion Project and the Bridges of Silver Lake

Ask Silver Lake – SB 79 and Silver Lake’s Historic Transit-Oriented Mid-Rises

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This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. On 10 October 2025, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act was signed into … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake – SB 79 and Silver Lake’s Historic Transit-Oriented Mid-Rises

Ask Silver Lake – Crestmount

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This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. Silver Lake is home to several historic hilltop estates. A couple -- Frank Garbutt's Garbutt … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake – Crestmount

Ask Silver Lake – Silver Lake’s Original Libraries

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This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. The Silver Lake Branch Library, temporarily closed All the best Silver Lakers know and love … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake – Silver Lake’s Original Libraries

Ask Silver Lake — Live Music Venues of Silver Lake, Present and Past

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This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. When you think of Los Angeles communities known for their famous music … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — Live Music Venues of Silver Lake, Present and Past

Ask Silver Lake — Radio Silver Lake

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This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. Silver Lake's connection to music runs almost as deep as its well-known ties … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — Radio Silver Lake

Ask Silver Lake – The Reservoir Fence & the History of Reservoir Access and Advocacy

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This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” "Ask Silver Lake" is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. INTRODUCTION Summer is here. As we now embrace (or brace ourselves for … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake – The Reservoir Fence & the History of Reservoir Access and Advocacy

Ask Silver Lake — The London Street Garden

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This article was written for the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council feature, "Ask Silver Lake." “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you'd like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. Los Angeles is widely known for its … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — The London Street Garden

Ask Silver Lake — The Garbutt House

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This article was written for the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council's “Ask Silver Lake.” "Ask Silver Lake" is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. This edition is about the Garbutt House, as … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — The Garbutt House

Ask Silver Lake — Silver Lake’s Mass Transit History

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Map depicting Metro routes (in orange) in Silver Lake (Neighborhood Council borders -- Source: Pendersleigh & Sons Cartography) "Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. ❦❦❦ If you’re … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — Silver Lake’s Mass Transit History