Children in a long line at the Largo movie theater on East 103rd St., Los Angeles, 1960

Title: Children in a long line at the Largo movie theater on East 103rd St., Los Angeles, 1960
Alternative title: Scenes on Central Avenue
Date Created: December 17, 1960
Date: 1960-12-17
Collection: Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
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Description: Central Avenue is a major north-south thoroughfare in the central portion of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. From approximately 1920 to 1955, Central Avenue was the heart of the African-American community in Los Angeles, with active rhythm and blues and jazz music scenes.
Large group of about 100 African Americans at the Largo Theater waiting in line to see a movie.
The Largo theater was located at 1827 E. 103rd Street, Los Angeles.
Caption: Written on back of photo: Children Standing in Line for Movie at the Largo Theater on Central Ave.