New Book Highlights Multicultural History of Florence-Firestone Community
April 26, 2018
The attractive Florence-Firestone community in unincorporated South Los Angeles has changed dramatically over the years, according to the new book, “A Paseo Through Time in Florence-Firestone,” which offers historical background tied to the area’s progression. Author Jeannene Przyblyski uses colorful maps, captivating photos, and descriptive text to reveal the background and current status of Florence-Firestone. Looking as far back as the 1950s, the book – written in English and Spanish – covers the community’s evolution from gangs and drug dealings to its present residential and major commercial-enterprise area. The community’s demographics has changed from all White to all African Americans