George L. Crenshaw
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George L. Crenshaw was a banker and real estate developer who built several upscale residential developments in mid-city Los Angeles
in the early 1900s. Among these was Lafayette Square
and Wellington Square
. The Crenshaw
district of Los Angeles and its principal thoroughfare, Crenshaw Boulevard, bear his name.
Mid-City, Los Angeles, California
Mid-City is a district in Los Angeles, California. It is 2.5 miles south of Hollywood and 3.5 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. The Lafayette Square, Victoria Park, Wellington Square, and Vineyard neighborhoods are part of the district.-Geography and history:Mid-City's boundaries are roughly...
in the early 1900s. Among these was Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square, Los Angeles, California
Lafayette Square is a small, semi-gated neighborhood in Los Angeles, California named after General Lafayette. It sits just off of Crenshaw Boulevard in the Mid-City area. It was designated by the city as a Los Angeles Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in 2000 for its significant residential...
and Wellington Square
Wellington Square, Los Angeles
Wellington Square is a neighborhood in Mid City Los Angeles, California. The neighborhood is conveniently located in the heart of L.A., at the western edge of the West Adams Historic District. The collection of 209 mostly historic homes, predominantly dating to the 1920's, have been lovingly...
. The Crenshaw
Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California
Crenshaw is a neighborhood and district in southwestern Los Angeles, California. It derives its name from Crenshaw Boulevard, one of the city's principal thoroughfares....
district of Los Angeles and its principal thoroughfare, Crenshaw Boulevard, bear his name.