Excerpt from Western Section of the Los Angeles Extended Area Telephone Directory, With Classified Section for Beverly Hills: February 1951
Serving the Communities in the Western Section of the Los Angeles Extended Area.
Abbreviations of These Community Names When Used in This Directory Are Shown Below.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us back to Beverly Hills and the surrounding communities in the Los Angeles area in the early 1950s. The author, through a captivating blend of historical context and social commentary, explores the landscape of a rapidly changing America. The extract provides a glimpse into the world of 1950s Southern California, revealing the everyday life of its residents through the lens of telephone directories. We are offered a fascinating insight into the social structure of the era through the listings of businesses and individuals, with the directory serving as a map of the region's growth and development. The excerpt touches upon themes of economic prosperity, community life, and the burgeoning influence of technology. It highlights the emerging consumer culture of the time and offers a unique perspective on the interplay of social mobility, technological advancement, and the evolving definition of community in post-war America. This book offers a compelling look at a pivotal moment in American history, exploring the evolution of daily life, social dynamics, and technological change in the burgeoning city of Los Angeles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780656602797_0
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