Nothing further of a definite nature has been done in regard to the . . . proposed boulevard from Hollywood to Los Angeles. . . . the project for the extension of Lakeshore Boulevard to the northern boundary of the city has also been brought to the front again.

Meanwhile, the residents in the northwestern part of Los Angeles are working quietly on behalf of the grading of Sunset Boulevard from Hollywood to Los Angeles, and have the assurance of assistance from the railroad company. . . .

As the Sunset Boulevard, from Douglass Street to the western city limis, is already partly constructed, and as the railroad company and adjacent property owners are willing to pay a portion of the expenses, and as a right of way over a part of the distance, to a width of 100 feet, was purchased years ago and the money is now in the city treasury, it looks as if it would be the [better] part of wisdom to make a beginning along this line.

Then, after one boulevard is constructed, there is no reason why others should not follow in course of time. But . . . in order to accomplish anything of value it is absolutely necessary that there should be a combination of interests.

The northwestern people are determined to push the grading of Sunset Boulevard, for which they have waited so many years, irrespective of what the Hollywood folks may do.

An effort is being made by some of the property owners along the line to have Seventh Street paved with asphalt, from Westlake Park to Central Avenue.

They claim that the cost of paving would be a mere trifle in comparison to the advantages and the increased value of frontage along the street.

   Owing to the peculiar topography of Los Angeles, with its range of hills shutting off the western section from the business center, Seventh Street is the most important east and west thoroughfare in the city, as it is the first street running clear through the city from east to west, with the exception of First Street, which has the disadvantage of heavy grades.

There is no doubt that Seventh, from Figueroa Street to Central Avenue, is destined before many years to become an important business thoroughfare.

The paving of the street, as proposed, would tend to hasten this transformation.