Baldwin Vista is a

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located next to the Baldwin Hills Mountains in the

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of the city of

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. It is located in the western Baldwin Hills and partially borders on

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Geography

The Baldwin Vista neighborhood is bounded by

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to the west,

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to the east, Coliseum Street to the north, and Kenneth Hahn Park to the south.

History

Baldwin Vista is part of what was once Rancho La Ciénega ó Paso de la Tijera, later owned by

Lucky Baldwin Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin (April 3, 1828 – March 1, 1909) was "one of the greatest pioneers" of California business, an investor, and real estate speculator during the second half of the 19th century. He earned the nickname "Lucky" Baldwin ...

. Developed in 1954, houses originally cost $35,000 to $50,000. Real-estate ads read "If yours is the long view ahead, you'll know the perfect site for your family's home-for-keeps when you see it at Baldwin Hills Vista, where the view's long, the air's fresh, and the value is enduring." In 2022,

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noted that Baldwin Vista is a "part of a collection of affluent wealthy and middle-class areas including Baldwin Hills Estates, Ladera Heights, Baldwin Vista, and especially View Park" that are known as "The Black Beverly Hills."

Notable people

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- Former

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for

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and current

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. *

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- Los Angeles's 10th City Council district representative.

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Leimert Park Beat
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Geography

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Notable people

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