Archive for May, 2003

Echo Park Duo Uncovers Success Story

Thursday, May 29th, 2003

This must be a first. The LA Times Real Estate section listed Grace E. Simons former home in the Hot Property section.

In the Downtown News: The Ugly Truth, Echo Park Duo Uncovers Success  Story With Mystery Books & the Angelino Heights Trolley.

Recently several articles regarding the Culture Clash production of Chavez Ravine have been printed, unfortunately the link to the LA Times piece Requiem for a Ravine is gone but here’s a link to the LA Alternative Press’ piece Breaking Ground.

Artist and founding member of the Citizens Committee

Sunday, May 11th, 2003

Sad news of two recent deaths of longtime Echo Park activist.

Julie Rosen, artist and founding member of the Citizens Committee to Save Elysian Park succumb to cancer last week. Julie moved to San Francisco last year to be near her children due to her failing health. Her last among her many deeds for the Citizens Committee was spearheading the drive to install the new children’s play area at Stadium Way and Scott Avenue and another play area on Casanova Terrace on the east side of the Pasadena Freeway.

We’ve also just been informed of the death of longtime vocal activist Sue Nelson, reportedly after being struck while crossing Sunset Boulevard at McDuff. For Andrew Garsten’s Eulogy visit the Neighborhood Councils discussion group.

Incase you don’t receive your copy in the mail you can now read the Spring 2003 Citizens Committee to Save Elysian Park newsletter online here (PDF). In this issue: The upcoming Fundraising Dinner, news about the funding of a new Elysian Park Master Plan, upcoming Walking Tours and Remembering Geneva Williams.

Elysian Park succumb to cancer last week

Sunday, May 11th, 2003

Sad news of two recent deaths of longtime Echo Park activist.

Julie Rosen, artist and founding member of the Citizens Committee to Save Elysian Park succumb to cancer last week. Julie moved to San Francisco last year to be near her children due to her failing health. Her last among her many deeds for the Citizens Committee was spearheading the drive to install the new children’s play area at Stadium Way and Scott Avenue and another play area on Casanova Terrace on the east side of the Pasadena Freeway.  (more…)

Casanova Terrace on the east side of the Pasadena Freeway

Sunday, May 11th, 2003

Sad news of two recent deaths of longtime Echo Park activist.

Julie Rosen, artist and founding member of the Citizens Committee to Save Elysian Park succumb to cancer last week. Julie moved to San Francisco last year to be near her children due to her failing health. Her last among her many deeds for the Citizens Committee was spearheading the drive to install the new children’s play area at Stadium Way and Scott Avenue and another play area on Casanova Terrace on the east side of the Pasadena Freeway.  (more…)