Whittier Boulevard's glory days

Remember when Whittier Boulevard was the cruising capital of L.A.? Well, parts of the street have fallen on hard times. But now, according to the Whittier Daily News, Montebello has restored the proud boulevard back to its former glory:

However, as residential and commercial centers were developed, the luster of the boulevard, immortalized in song by Thee Midniters, had faded by the 1970s. "It's important we bring back the boulevard to prominence," Molinari said. The first phase - which included sidewalk improvements, installation of new decorative street lights, benches and landscaping - was completed during the summer. It also included the planting of more than 100 trees, and the adding of storm drains and monument signs, said Sam Kouri of the planning department. Phase Two began last year and includes more road and sidewalk renovation. "Our goal is to have it completed by the end of 2008," he said.

Photo: City of Montebello

Comments

[John]

If you ever saw the classic movie "AMERICAN GRAFFITI" That's how it was! My buddy & I use to cruise the Blvd chasin skirts in his '56 Chevy 327. God, it was fun. No drive-by's, etc.