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Pacoima Historical Society
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StylesVille: How Pacoima’s Oldest Black Barbershop Became a City Landmark
Pacoima Historical Society is celebrating a new chapter in community history with the recognition of an everyday landmark that helped shape Black life in the northeast Valley. StylesVille Barbershop & Beauty Salon, long regarded as the oldest continuously operating Black-owned barbershop in the San Fernando Valley, is now officially a Historic-Cultural Monument, thanks in part to a nomination supported by the Pacoima Historical Society


Valley Timeline Unveiled: How Pacoima Helped shape the San Fernando Valley's History
Since our nation's birth, Pacoima has become a microcosm of America's social development and evolution. Now a comprehensive book about one of Los Angeles' oldest towns has released. "The Entrance: Pacoima's Story" by Crystal Jackson is a fascinating study of American history viewed through the evolution of this historic town.


Freedom Mapping: A Collaboration Between Pacoima and UCLA
PHS president Crystal Jackson, UCLA History Geography Dept. chairman Danny Diaz chair of UCLA History Geography Dept. (left) and teachers The Pacoima Historical Society proudly concluded its partnership with UCLA’s History-Geography Project through the Freedom Mapping Project, an Ethnic Studies initiative funded by the California Subject Matter Project, at a closing event held on May 21, 2024, at the Museum of the San Fernando Valley. The collaboration, which began in March


Crystal Jackson Honored with Congressional Award for Community Leadership and Pacoima's Historic Preservation
Acclaimed author Crystal Jackson, president of the Pacoima Historical Society, was recently recognized with a special Congressional award for her outstanding contributions to preserving the cultural heritage of Pacoima and amplifying the stories of its diverse community.


City of Los Angeles Honors 1965 North Valley Broncos with Street Square
USC Football legend Anthony Davis (left) and Ricky Chaperon (right) were teammates on the 1965 North Valley Broncos All-Star Team from...


Pacoima Historical Society Receives Congressional Recognition for Preserving Community Heritage
he Pacoima Historical Society (PHS), a cornerstone in the preservation of local history, received a distinguished honor when Congressman Tony Cárdenas awarded the organization the U.S. House of Representatives Certificate of Congressional Recognition.


Award-Winning Author Discusses Writing Best Book About Pacoima
Since our nation's birth, Pacoima has become a microcosm of America's social development and evolution. Now a comprehensive book about one of Los Angeles' oldest towns has released. "The Entrance: Pacoima's Story" by Crystal Jackson is a fascinating study of American history viewed through the evolution of this historic town.


Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, Pacoima Historical Society Recognize 1965 North Valley Broncos
On June 4, 2022, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, in conjunction with the Pacoima Historical Society recognized the North Valley Bronco...
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