On this episode we discuss the 80th anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots Cruise weekend. This year was different as the city got involved and sponsored events commemorating the Zoot Suit Riots with two different organized events in Little Tokyo and Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights. In addition, we discuss the news of the LA County Board of Supervisors acknowledging and apologizing the city's wrong doing during the zoot suit riots and the banning of the zoot suit in June of 1943. This was a great move by the city and those who helped push it to see change in tragic events that hurt our culture and our people. Follow us on @beyondthefacadepodcast @swapmeet_chronicles @observing_spooks_andothervices Email [email protected]@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthefacade/support

We chat with Wayne Poe from Mr Poe's Morgue on the paranormal presence of Camarillo State Mental Hospital in Ventura (1932) which is now a Cal State University. We discuss the early history of the hospital and its demise then journey into a paranormal hotspot for investigators including our co-host Sabrina-Observing Spooks. We also discuss the making of Wayne's documentary Hotel Camarillo (2014) which includes a decade of footage/evidence from various investigators who dared go into Cam. Check out the documentary on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/Hotel-Camarillo-Wayne-Poe/dp/B073GML5R1/?fbclid=IwAR1fF8sT02lm_lmdIUEzAqjNfrizQT32sI2VSJPkmY6ftQIW0Au3SGvDW9s IG: Beyondthefacade Dona Junta @swapmeet_chronicles Sabrina: Observing_spooks_andothervices Wayne Poe: mr_poes_morgue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthefacade/support

On this final episode for 2022 we recap the year. We discuss feedback of the year in podcasting our favorite episodes, what we need to improve on, goals and outlook for 2023. Follow us on our socials IG swapmeet_chronicles, Observing_spooks_andothervices, beyondthefacadepodcast, You Tube-Beyondthefacadepodcast, You Tube editor Mr Wayne's Morgue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthefacade/support

California Prison series is a new segment that we will share exploring the history of California prisons we have visited over time. We discuss the history, architecture of the prisons and experiences (paranormal or not) visiting these places as well as stories/controversies that have occurred at these places over time.  In our first segment we  discuss the history of California Correctional Institution (CCI) or just known as Tehachapi before it was a men's prison  it was a women's prison in the 1930s better known as California Institute for Women (CIW) where  women like infamous murderesses like Louise Peete was housed.  We also discuss Corcoran State Prison and the notorious SHU gladiator wars and Charles Manson lived for sometime. We compare and contrast these two stark place and the lone towns these prisons are at. We also bring to light historical places like Allen worth which sits desolate near both prisons. #corcoranstateprison #tehachapi #californiacorrectionalinsitution #prisonseries #exploringcaliforniaprisons #corcoranshu #securityhousingunit  Follow us on our socials IG swapmeet_chronicles, Observing_spooks_andothervices, beyondthefacadepodcast, You Tube-Beyondthefacadepodcast, You Tube editor Mr Wayne's Morgue.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthefacade/support

In honor of Slanguage Art Studio 20th Anniversary Installation we created a special episode discussing the abandoned juvenile institutions in Los Angeles that are currently still there or recently razed: Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, Central Juvenile Hall, SRCC/CYA Norwalk, Fred C. Nelles (razed), MacLaren Hall, and General Hospital 13th floor jail ward. Many of these places have been highlighted on Swapmeet_Chronicles but it was important to have a discussion of how these places affected youth throughout the decades and why are they abandoned now? The installation currently at Angels Gate Cultural Center features photos of Los Padrinos including photos of the research done for the discussion. The installation runs until Dec 10, 2022.  3601 S Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731 https://angelsgateart.org/gallery/we-run-things-things-dont-run-we/ Follow us on Instagram @swapmeet_chronicles and Observingspooks and other Vices Audio/video editing by Santos Nunez Mod by H5 audio DESIGN | https://soundcloud.com/h5-audio-design Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Surrounded by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthefacade/support

On Ep 22 we interview Eric Craig from The South LA Recap You Tube Channel. Eric was born and raised in South Central or is it South LA? That question inspired his You Tube channel and dive into South LA history. " The South LA Recap is an online-based documentary project that is dedicated to unraveling the immense history, secrets, and stories of South Los Angeles. The South Los Angeles Recap, a series of videos that document the history, neighborhoods, and community members of South Los Angeles. Eric developed this project in December 2020 as an attempt to combat the deficit-based content that seems to be prioritized in Google and YouTube Algorithm"  We have an in depth discussion on his series of videos exploring South Central--from the history, architecture, neighborhoods and more. In addition, he explains his methods of researching these places etc. If you want to know more about South Central make sure to tune into this podcast episode and follow his channel/IG for updates.  Follow South LA Recap You Tube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSouthLARecap IG https://www.instagram.com/thesouthlarecap/ Follow us Doña Junta @swapmeet_chronicles  Sabrina observing_spooks_andothervices Instagram page @beyondthefacadepodcast, You Tube video editor Mr Poe's Morgue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthefacade/support

Growing up in Los Angeles, we driven down Central Avenue hundreds of times either traveling through Compton, Watts, into South Central onto Downtown. Central Ave was just another street, another road in the urban landscape. However, we soon discovered the hidden history of South Central and Central Ave we never heard of in school. Central Avenue in its heyday was a magical place filled with vibrant jazz music, architecture and Black own businesses/clubs/diners and hotels and more. The ugly presence of segregation was the catalyst for the Black community to establish their roots even if they had no other choice, but they made the best of a bad situation. Central Avenue blossomed from the redlining into what they described as the "black belt" of the African American community. On this episode we share the early history of Central Ave from the 1920s-1950s until its demise and present day. We share our perspective of the history of Central Ave from the development, people, music, architecture, movements etc. We invited special guest Hood Historian who has been researching articals from the California Eagle for many years an important Black newspaper located on Central Ave. We recorded this episode on 06/20 in homage to Juneteenth we felt that it was important to share this history for all to hear.  Follow Hood Historian on IG @hoodhistorian562 Follow us Doña Junta @swapmeet_chronicles  Sabrina observing_spooks_andothervices Instagram page @beyondthefacadepodcast, You Tube video editor Mr Poe's Morgue.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthefacade/support

On Ep 20 we look into the history of one of the longest streets in Los Angeles--Figueroa Street. We shared the early history of Figueroa street starting from the late 1800s until present day. Around 10 years ago I asked myself why is there so many dingy motels on Figueroa street? One might say its for the obvious reasons but I wanted to find out more. The research never got done at the time but today we are able to discuss the history behind the notorious Figueroa strip between Imperial and heading north towards Jefferson. What lead to the development of this area of Figueroa to its disenfranchised state today? When you hear about Figueroa St what comes to mind is the many vices that are seen thought this strip. We discuss the social problems and share stories and analyze the architecture/landscape of this infamous street.  Follow us on IG @beyondthefacadepodcast Dona Junta @swapmeet_chronicles Sabrina @observingspooks_andothervices You Tube editor @Mrpoesmorgue email: [email protected] You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUFK156r4PUEqSnnF0B7jgw #beyondthefacade #history #figueroastrip #figueroacorrider #losangeleshistory  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthefacade/support

Episode 19 interview with Catherine Hernandez--known on IG @Hoodarchitect. I chatted with Catherine on her life and journey from the halls of LAUSD to Otis where she developed her craft to become an architect, we  also discuss her current work giving back to the community she grew up in and beyond.  "Catherine D. Hernandez AIA Associate, NOMA. Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Catherine has an extensive background in community organizing, policy, and the built environment .She leads capital investments in Southern California at a non profit development and architecture studio where she creates service-enhanced affordable housing and socially-beneficial community facilities that promote the social, economic and physical transformation of underserved communities. She's a housing advocate in her field and supports various organizations throughout Southern California ranging from tenant unions to policy development pushing for initiatives like Housing for Health and  health policy integration in Architecture. Additionally, as an educator- she co-teaches at Cal Poly Pomona and spends her free time working with youth throughout LA County in classrooms, workshops, and summer camps"  Follow Catherine at @hoodarchitect  Catherine supports: Board member @National Organization of Minority Architects Project Architect + Strategist @Community Coalition Fellow @NCARB Think Tank Volunteer @Los Angeles Community Action Network Follow our pages @swapmeet_chronicles @beyondthefacadepodcast @observingspooksandothervices  video editing by @mr_poes_morgue  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthefacade/support

On this episode we link up with Incredible Javier from the Incredible Javier You Tube Channel to discuss his history growing up in El Monte, California. He shares about El Monte's barrio history of migration camps, and the Chicano perspective of living in El Monte. Sabrina and I share our experience driving around and exploring El Monte for the first time and discussing architecture and landmarks that seemed to be fading away. What is happening in El Monte? why has the city been through so many transitions which has erased a lot of its original identity? Listen up to learn more. Places discussed: Driftwood Dairy, Main Street-El Monte Mall, Five Points Liquor, Jolly Jug, Gay's Lion Farm, MacLaren Hall, American Legion Stadium and more! Follow Javier: You Tube: Incredible Javier Instagram @incrediblejavier Tiktok @Incrediblejavie  Follow us: on Instagram @beyondthefacadepodcast @swapmeet_chronicles @observing_spooks_andothervices --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthefacade/support