Legacies of Western Avenue

Celebrating legacy businesses on Koreatown's Western Avenue

Koreatown Storytelling Program is proud to present Legacies of Western Avenue (LOWA), a multimedia project that highlights the history of this iconic K-Town street, with insights from six Korean American store owners who shared about the history and changing landscape of Western Ave. ⭐

LOWA is part of The K-Town Atlas, a collection of digital StoryMaps documenting the history, culture, and people of Los Angeles’s Koreatown and neighboring communities. On the atlas, you can find interview audio recordings and transcripts from business members, residents, and community members who share their personal histories and experiences in Koreatown.

This project is a collaboration between KYCC and Kounkuey Design Initiative, made possible through funding from the Community Redevelopment Agency, with the support of Los Angeles Council District 4 and Council District 10.