Throwback Thursdays: How They Built Westwood

How They Built Westwood
Presented by Richard Orton
Event and Q&A hosted by Rob Schwenker
June 25, 2020
Following WWI, Arthur Letts, owner of The Broadway Department Store was a man rich with cash and dreams of becoming a developer. Letts had his eye on the last big stretch of land between downtown and the beach. Then, like a fairy tale out of some developer storybook, Letts’ daughter Gladys married Harold Janss, prince of the Janss Development Family. Westwood was the kingdom they created.
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[@melissapugash7094]

As a homeowner in Westwood who moved here in 2016, I am delighted to have this history of my neighborhood. Thank you!

[@alexkalish8288]

I lived there as a kid from about 1958-1965. I moved from Santa Monica - my dad moved there in 1946. I must visit the museum... great history presentation.

[@WendyBrickman]

I lived in various parts of Westwood for many years. Great information and photos. Thanks for sharing!

[@anndebes6946]

My family and I lived in Westwood near UCLA in the '40s and '50s. I was particularly interested in your mention that Mr. Letts was the President of the YMCA because that was the occupation of our father. Also of interest was "Little Joe LeConte". We never were sure where that name came from but that was the name of our street. Thank you for a most interesting presentation.

[@stevewhalen1126]

Fascinating presentation! Thank you!