Baldwin Village, Los Angeles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Baldwin Village
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Street sign marking the border of the Baldwin Village neighborhood, located at the intersection of
Obama Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard |
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| Nickname(s):
The Jungle
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 Baldwin Village
Location in Western Los Angeles
Baldwin Village
Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Baldwin Village
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| City |  Los Angeles |
| Time zone | Pacific |
| Zip Code |
90008
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| Area code(s) | 323 |
Baldwin Village is a neighborhood in the southern part of Los Angeles, California. It's a community with a unique history and a cool nickname!
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Where is Baldwin Village?
Baldwin Village is a distinct community in Los Angeles. It is surrounded by several main streets. These include La Brea Avenue, Marlton Avenue, Obama Boulevard, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Santo Thomas Drive. In 1988, signs were put up to help people identify the area.
What is the History of Baldwin Village?
Baldwin Village was built in the 1940s and 1950s. An architect named Clarence Stein designed it. He created it as an apartment complex for young families.
Why was it called "The Jungles"?
Locals sometimes called Baldwin Village "The Jungles." This was because of the many tropical plants and trees that grew there. You could find palms, banana trees, and begonias around the apartment buildings.
In 1990, the Los Angeles City Council changed the name. Residents felt the old name made the neighborhood sound unsafe. They wanted a name that reflected a positive image. So, they renamed it Baldwin Village. This new name came from the nearby Baldwin Hills neighborhood.
What New Things are in Baldwin Village?
The neighborhood has seen some new developments.
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
A large Kaiser Permanente medical office building opened here on September 7, 2017. It is 100,000 square feet in size. There is also an outdoor plaza for people to enjoy.
Where Do Kids Go to School?
The main elementary school in the area is:
- Hillcrest Drive Elementary - 4041 Hillcrest Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Has Baldwin Village Been in Movies and TV?
Yes, Baldwin Village has been a setting for several popular films and TV shows!
Movies Filmed Here
- The 1992 film White Men Can't Jump used Baldwin Village as a location.
- The 2001 film Training Day also features the neighborhood.
TV Shows Set in Baldwin Village
- It appeared in episode 1 of Season 3 of the NBC television series Southland.
- It was a main setting in the S.W.A.T. episode "Local Heroes" (Season 4, Episode 15).
Music Videos
- The music video for Waka Flocka Flame's song "Hard in Da Paint" was filmed in Baldwin Village.
