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The western terminus of Venice Boulevard is Ocean Front Walk in Venice. Proceeding easterly, it assumes the designation [[California State Route 187]] crossing Lincoln Boulevard ([[California State Route 1|State Route 1]]). The route then passes through the [[Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California|Mar Vista]] neighborhood. Further east, it briefly forms the boundary between [[Palms, Los Angeles, California|Palms]] and [[Culver City, California|Culver City]] and passes near [[Sony Pictures Studios]]. Continuing northeast into the [[Crestview, Los Angeles|Crestview]] neighborhood in [[West Los Angeles]], the SR 187 designation terminates at the intersection with Cadillac Avenue and the ramp carrying traffic from westbound [[I-10 (CA)|I-10]].<ref name="latg">{{cite map|year=2008|title=Los Angeles County Road Atlas|publisher=Thomas Brothers}}</ref> Continuing to parallel [[Washington Boulevard (Los Angeles)|Washington Boulevard]] directly to its south, as it does for much of its length, the route proceeds between the [[Picfair Village, Los Angeles|Picfair Village]] neighborhood in [[West Los Angeles]] and [[Lafayette Square, Los Angeles|Lafayette Square]] in [[Mid-City, Los Angeles|Mid-City]], through the [[Mid-Wilshire]] district, through [[Arlington Heights, Los Angeles|Arlington Heights]] and [[Harvard Heights, Los Angeles|Harvard Heights]], dips under the [[Interstate 110 and State Route 110 (California)|Harbor Freeway]], and continues into the heart of downtown Los Angeles, where it turns into East 16th Street at [[Main Street (Los Angeles)|Main Street]]. |
The western terminus of Venice Boulevard is Ocean Front Walk in Venice. Proceeding easterly, it assumes the designation [[California State Route 187]] crossing Lincoln Boulevard ([[California State Route 1|State Route 1]]). The route then passes through the [[Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California|Mar Vista]] neighborhood. Further east, it briefly forms the boundary between [[Palms, Los Angeles, California|Palms]] and [[Culver City, California|Culver City]] and passes near [[Sony Pictures Studios]]. Continuing northeast into the [[Crestview, Los Angeles|Crestview]] neighborhood (Helms and [[Faircrest Heights, Los Angeles|Faircrest Heights]]) in [[West Los Angeles]], the SR 187 designation terminates at the intersection with Cadillac Avenue and the ramp carrying traffic from westbound [[I-10 (CA)|I-10]].<ref name="latg">{{cite map|year=2008|title=Los Angeles County Road Atlas|publisher=Thomas Brothers}}</ref> Continuing to parallel [[Washington Boulevard (Los Angeles)|Washington Boulevard]] directly to its south, as it does for much of its length, the route proceeds between the [[Picfair Village, Los Angeles|Picfair Village]] neighborhood in [[West Los Angeles]] and [[Lafayette Square, Los Angeles|Lafayette Square]] in [[Mid-City, Los Angeles|Mid-City]], through the [[Mid-Wilshire]] district, through [[Arlington Heights, Los Angeles|Arlington Heights]] and [[Harvard Heights, Los Angeles|Harvard Heights]], dips under the [[Interstate 110 and State Route 110 (California)|Harbor Freeway]], and continues into the heart of downtown Los Angeles, where it turns into East 16th Street at [[Main Street (Los Angeles)|Main Street]]. |
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Venice Boulevard is a major east–west thoroughfare in Los Angeles, running from the ocean in the Venice district, past the I-10 intersection, into downtown Los Angeles. It was originally known as West 16th Street under the Los Angeles numbered street system.
Route description
The western terminus of Venice Boulevard is Ocean Front Walk in Venice. Proceeding easterly, it assumes the designation California State Route 187 crossing Lincoln Boulevard (State Route 1). The route then passes through the Mar Vista neighborhood. Further east, it briefly forms the boundary between Palms and Culver City and passes near Sony Pictures Studios. Continuing northeast into the Crestview neighborhood (Helms and Faircrest Heights) in West Los Angeles, the SR 187 designation terminates at the intersection with Cadillac Avenue and the ramp carrying traffic from westbound I-10.[1] Continuing to parallel Washington Boulevard directly to its south, as it does for much of its length, the route proceeds between the Picfair Village neighborhood in West Los Angeles and Lafayette Square in Mid-City, through the Mid-Wilshire district, through Arlington Heights and Harvard Heights, dips under the Harbor Freeway, and continues into the heart of downtown Los Angeles, where it turns into East 16th Street at Main Street.
Public transportation
Metro Local line 33 and Metro Rapid line 733 operate on Venice Boulevard. The Metro E Line serves a rail station at its intersection with Robertson Boulevard.
History
Prior to 1932, West 16th Street ended at Crenshaw Boulevard. In that year part of the Pacific Electric Railway right of way was taken and Venice Boulevard was cut through from La Brea Avenue to Crenshaw. At that time West 16th Street was renamed Venice Boulevard.
Landmarks
- Venice High School is located near the intersection with Walgrove Avenue.
- Loyola High School is located by Venice and Vermont Avenue.
- The Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery also lies on Venice.
References
- ^ Los Angeles County Road Atlas (Map). Thomas Brothers. 2008.
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