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Lost LA (2016)

January. 27,2016

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Lost LA

Much of Los Angeles's past is lost to history, but through the region's archives, we can uncover the inspiring dreams and bitter realities that built the modern-day metropolis.

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Lost LA

2016

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Much of Los Angeles's past is lost to history, but through the region's archives, we can uncover the inspiring dreams and bitter realities that built the modern-day metropolis.

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Seasons 9 : 2026

4 Episode

Episode 1 - Surfridge, Tehachapi & Thomas Guide: How Southern California Moves

June. 09,2026

Planes, trains and autos shape the way people move through the city as population grows. Walk through Surfridge, lookout over the Tehachapi Loop and visit the Thomas Guide. Trace how transportation reshaped the region and where it is always documented.

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Episode 2 - Oranges & Avocados: A Tale of Two Fruits

June. 16,2026

Southern California was built on agriculture. Nathan visits the Parent Washington navel orange tree and traces the rise of the Hass avocado.

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Episode 3 - Neon, Stained Glass, Mosaics: Hidden Backdrops of SoCal

June. 23,2026

Art is everywhere in Los Angeles, even in places you might overlook. From the century old Judson Studios to glowing neon signs and a massive mosaic saved from demolition, Nathan traces how artists and craftspeople have shaped the city’s visual identity across generations, revealing how art, design, and architecture intersect across Southern California.

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Episode 4 - A Bowl, A Barn & A Tower: Birthplaces of the Entertainment Industry

June. 30,2026

Nathan explores the early history of Hollywood, tracing the unexpected places where the entertainment industry began.

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Seasons 8 : 2026

4 Episode

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4 Episode

Seasons 6 : 2023

6 Episode

Seasons 5 : 2022

5 Episode

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6 Episode

Seasons 3 : 2018

6 Episode

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Much of Los Angeles's past is lost to history, but through the region's archives, we can uncover the inspiring dreams and bitter realities that built the modern-day metropolis.