Had someone, who lived in this area 100 years ago, been still alive and seen this same area, he/she would've been completely astonished at how much change Woodland Hills has gone through and how many cars are on the roads now. A hundred years ago, there were far fewer cars on the road and the 101 freeway has yet to be built. Great historical tour.
My firstborn was born in Woodland Hills in 1994, we live in Arizona now. Thanks for the history lesson, first time viewer, have to subscribe! I grew up in Sepulveda, then moved to Porter Ranch in 1965, when it was brand new.
You should check out my friends house on Dumetz. It is the blue house, with white picket fence… just 3 or 4 from my old address. It has some history to it also. But it one of the cutest houses in WH. It is owned by Joseph Wahl.
I lived in Woodland Hills on Tiara Drive adjacent to Pierce College in the hills on the valley floor, this was mid 1970s until 1980. I loved living there. I was told Warner Ranch was located near where I lived. The old western movies were filmed there, and this area became Promenade Mall and the high rise buildings.
Nice detail. I went to Burbank High School and then Pierce College in the 1960s. Somewhere West of Reseda the smog ended thanks to the Ocean breeze. Piece had milk cows back then. The Jewish Journal Oct. 3, 2013 article titled "Los Angeles History: Jewish Dreamers and Schemers of the San Fernando Valley" is proud to claim Victor Girard among others.
My Grandmother was Vic’s partner for the last 10 years of his life. They lived in Pacific Palisades on Paseo Miramar. He started Palisades Builders. Many of the houses on Via De La Paz were built by his company. He died in 1954, 2 years before i was born. My mother is 93 and has interesting stories about him. He was eccentric.
that bell tower is actually called a belvedere. the area where I was raised & where I still live was originally named Belvedere Gardens. today it's just known as East Los Angeles. it was founded at the same time. the 20's.
Lived in Woodland Hills from 1960 to 2004. Went to Woodlake Elementary, Hughes Jr. then ECR. Calabasas did not exist except for a lot of empty land, Agoura was essentially a coffee shop and gas station and Thousand Oaks was not much either. The 101 freeway ended at DeSoto and Ventura and Mulholland / Valley Circle was the end of the world to me. Great place to have grown up., and the Woodlake Bowl still stands !!
@@bradbell3744 LOL, me neither. More of a "hangout" as a kid. Pinball machines, good burgers etc. The Woodlake Bowl and a little later the Topanga Plaza. In 1961-62, the entire stretch from Woodlake to Royer on Ventura Blvd on the north side across from the bowl was a walnut grove with a single small house on it. Probably sold for 5 k back then
In the 1940s there was a business on ventura, boulevard and woodland hills called chinchillias. I'm wondering was that a club restaurant or a place That actually sold chinchillas? Anybody know the history of that place?
We owned the John Show ranch home, originally a 300 acre ranch in southwestern Woodland Hills. Have much documentation on this 1928 impressive home. The Betty Grable and Harry James ranch was built on a part of it and I can show you where. Here is a video on the history of this 1928 John Show ranch and home. th-cam.com/video/lFk2DES2kFY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=W2-rbDaSPM-NjF4a
Great videos! I grew up in Woodland Hills.… Burbank Boulevard and Woodlake Avenue to be exact (enough). Do you know of the history of Charlie Chaplin‘s house on Burbank Boulevard… There is a tile picture/mural of his top hat still there to this day! The house I grew up in at one point in time was part of Charlie Chaplin‘s property.
When my parents moved to WH in 1949, it was on a walnut ranch owned by the Bishop family. All dirt roads. Now it’s a city. Why not check out Buster Keatons house on Sylvan?
I knew that Buster Keaton had lived on a property in the San Fernando Valley, but did not know where. Thanks. I'll check it out. Keaton, of course had at one time a mansion in Beverly Hills that Pamela Mason, the wife of James Mason, had lived in. It was originally on three and a half acres and had 20 rooms: thelegendaryestatesofbeverlyhills.com/blogs/excerpts/37195013-pamela-drive-buster-keaton
Thanks for the compliment. It takes about 30 hours of work to put a video like this together, and it’s nice to hear when someone enjoys the final result.
I was born in Woodland Hills on Berdon Street just north of Ventura Blvd. off of Shoup ave. That was where I was indoctrinated to believe I was an evolved monkey living on a Spinning Space Rock in the Heliocentric Model Earth… I forgave my parents for lying to me about the tooth fairy, easter bunny and Santa… Both have passed since and now 65 years later I discovered I was lied to about the very earth I walk upon… They were lied to also so I have forgiven them for this as well… In 2024 it is not necessary to ignorantly continue this deceit… We were all divinely created and we all live on a divinely created enclosed stationary plane not a planet… Peace is possible once this truth is known by all…
Do you know about what they found in 1982 in Woodland Hills? Have you looked into the connections? It is hard to blame people for indoctrination when you see the true evil going on all around us. I Pray for us all.
Here's what I found: In 1923, a trio of Burbank boosters proposed a new thoroughfare to honor the San Fernando Valley soldiers who helped secure victory for the Allied Powers in World War I. lastreetnames.com/street/victory-boulevard/#:~:text=In%201923%2C%20a%20trio%20of,Powers%20in%20World%20War%20I.
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Had someone, who lived in this area 100 years ago, been still alive and seen this same area, he/she would've been completely astonished at how much change Woodland Hills has gone through and how many cars are on the roads now. A hundred years ago, there were far fewer cars on the road and the 101 freeway has yet to be built. Great historical tour.
My firstborn was born in Woodland Hills in 1994, we live in Arizona now. Thanks for the history lesson, first time viewer, have to subscribe! I grew up in Sepulveda, then moved to Porter Ranch in 1965, when it was brand new.
I lived and raised my kiddos in Woodland Hill. Thank you ! Very interesting!
Wow , I lived at 22034 Dumetz. You are showing my old Neighborhood.
You should check out my friends house on Dumetz. It is the blue house, with white picket fence… just 3 or 4 from my old address. It has some history to it also. But it one of the cutest houses in WH. It is owned by Joseph Wahl.
Hey Brad I just watched your video on Tarzana and glad to find another one. Thanks.
I've lived in Woodland Hills 3 different times, Velicata , Viscanio, and Canoga streets. I love it so much there I just keep moving back !! :)
Great episode! Thanks for creating this.
Thank you. I really enjoyed making it.
Grew up on Hatteras and Fallbrook from 1949 until 1984. My parents lived in that house until 2000.
Great video! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the compliment. It was fun video to make.
This was great thank you very much
That's nice to hear. Thank you.
I lived in Woodland Hills on Tiara Drive adjacent to Pierce College in the hills on the valley floor, this was mid 1970s until 1980. I loved living there. I was told Warner Ranch was located near where I lived. The old western movies were filmed there, and this area became Promenade Mall and the high rise buildings.
Great video! I think comparing, personally, I prefer without music throughout. You have a great way of presenting
Thank you.
Nice detail. I went to Burbank High School and then Pierce College in the 1960s. Somewhere West of Reseda the smog ended thanks to the Ocean breeze. Piece had milk cows back then.
The Jewish Journal Oct. 3, 2013 article titled "Los Angeles History: Jewish Dreamers and Schemers of the San Fernando Valley" is proud to claim Victor Girard among others.
Nicely done!
We love it here!
My Grandmother was Vic’s partner for the last 10 years of his life. They lived in Pacific Palisades on Paseo Miramar. He started Palisades Builders. Many of the houses on Via De La Paz were built by his company. He died in 1954, 2 years before i was born. My mother is 93 and has interesting stories about him. He was eccentric.
Very interesting. Thanks for adding to the story.
I went to Woodland Hill Elem back in the 1970s Lived on Yebarra rd. 1967 to 1976
@@SylviaScappaticci My house faces Ybarra Rd. Been there since 1988.
Canoga Park in the House! Great video Brad, L&S'ed!
Thank you.
that bell tower is actually called a belvedere. the area where I was raised & where I still live was originally named Belvedere Gardens. today it's just known as East Los Angeles. it was founded at the same time. the 20's.
Thank you. I learned a new architectural term.
I first visited WH around 1973/74 and there were a lot of open spaces. The next time was in the early 80's and it was pretty much filled in.
Lived in Woodland Hills from 1960 to 2004. Went to Woodlake Elementary, Hughes Jr. then ECR. Calabasas did not exist except for a lot of empty land, Agoura was essentially a coffee shop and gas station and Thousand Oaks was not much either. The 101 freeway ended at DeSoto and Ventura and Mulholland / Valley Circle was the end of the world to me. Great place to have grown up., and the Woodlake Bowl still stands !!
@@1999glock I went to Woodlake Elementary. Ten years before you though (1956-1958)
I used to bowl at that bowling alley around 2009. I was never that good at it. My average was about 141. Never learned how to throw a curve. i
@@bradbell3744 LOL, me neither. More of a "hangout" as a kid. Pinball machines, good burgers etc. The Woodlake Bowl and a little later the Topanga Plaza. In 1961-62, the entire stretch from Woodlake to Royer on Ventura Blvd on the north side across from the bowl was a walnut grove with a single small house on it. Probably sold for 5 k back then
In the 1940s there was a business on ventura, boulevard and woodland hills called chinchillias. I'm wondering was that a club restaurant or a place That actually sold chinchillas? Anybody know the history of that place?
We owned the John Show ranch home, originally a 300 acre ranch in southwestern Woodland Hills. Have much documentation on this 1928 impressive home. The Betty Grable and Harry James ranch was built on a part of it and I can show you where. Here is a video on the history of this 1928 John Show ranch and home. th-cam.com/video/lFk2DES2kFY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=W2-rbDaSPM-NjF4a
I just stumbled upon your comment today. I had never heard of this property before. Beautiful, tasteful home. Magnificent! Thanks for the link too.
Roscoe and topanga 1960s-1980? What I would do to go back in time. Early 70s I would hitchhike there to topanga beach.
Great videos! I grew up in Woodland Hills.… Burbank Boulevard and Woodlake Avenue to be exact (enough). Do you know of the history of Charlie Chaplin‘s house on Burbank Boulevard… There is a tile picture/mural of his top hat still there to this day! The house I grew up in at one point in time was part of Charlie Chaplin‘s property.
That's very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Lived there for 50 years parents built a house in the Bothwell orange groves Taft high school nice place to grow up but not now left california
When my parents moved to WH in 1949, it was on a walnut ranch owned by the Bishop family. All dirt roads. Now it’s a city. Why not check out Buster Keatons house on Sylvan?
I knew that Buster Keaton had lived on a property in the San Fernando Valley, but did not know where. Thanks. I'll check it out. Keaton, of course had at one time a mansion in Beverly Hills that Pamela Mason, the wife of James Mason, had lived in. It was originally on three and a half acres and had 20 rooms: thelegendaryestatesofbeverlyhills.com/blogs/excerpts/37195013-pamela-drive-buster-keaton
@ he was the Honorary mayor of Woodland Hills.
Hi Jonathan
Hey OMG, I’m so glad that I discovered your channel
Really happy for all of your hard work and passion…..thank you!
Thanks for the compliment. It takes about 30 hours of work to put a video like this together, and it’s nice to hear when someone enjoys the final result.
I was born in Woodland Hills on Berdon Street just north of Ventura Blvd. off of Shoup ave. That was where I was indoctrinated to believe I was an evolved monkey living on a Spinning Space Rock in the Heliocentric Model Earth… I forgave my parents for lying to me about the tooth fairy, easter bunny and Santa… Both have passed since and now 65 years later I discovered I was lied to about the very earth I walk upon… They were lied to also so I have forgiven them for this as well… In 2024 it is not necessary to ignorantly continue this deceit… We were all divinely created and we all live on a divinely created enclosed stationary plane not a planet… Peace is possible once this truth is known by all…
Do you know about what they found in 1982 in Woodland Hills? Have you looked into the connections? It is hard to blame people for indoctrination when you see the true evil going on all around us. I Pray for us all.
That makes me think Victory Blvd was named after Victor
Here's what I found:
In 1923, a trio of Burbank boosters proposed a new thoroughfare to honor the San Fernando Valley soldiers who helped secure victory for the Allied Powers in World War I.
lastreetnames.com/street/victory-boulevard/#:~:text=In%201923%2C%20a%20trio%20of,Powers%20in%20World%20War%20I.
hi brad
Whaaaaat? People didn’t prefer the “Moorish” architecture? Go figure.
they found Bigfoot in Uranus