A petition signed by voters in the Melrose addition was presented to the city council of Los Angeles in February 1922 requesting annexation to the city. The Melrose Annexation was effective June 16, 1922. The area was 0.67 square miles, generally along Melrose Avenue, from Sweetzer Avenue on the west to June Street on the east.[2][3]
Many stores and businesses have made their homes in the district, including Retail Slut and a large outdoor flea market called the Melrose Trading Post.[4] At the corner of Highland and Melrose is what has been described by the Los Angeles Times as the "boss of LA's Italian dining scene", Osteria Mozza,[5][6] which marks the eastern end of the Fairfax District. Much of the area is managed by the Melrose Avenue Business Improvement District.[7]
Near its intersection with La Cienega Boulevard is Melrose Place, a branch of the main avenue made famous thanks to the soap opera of the same name. In reality, Melrose Place features no residences and has historically been home to antique shops, boutiques and salons. Melrose Place runs entirely within Los Angeles city limits, just outside of West Hollywood city limits.
La Cienega Design Quarter
The area of Melrose Avenue that intersects La Cienega Boulevard and its satellite streets is part of the La Cienega Design Quarter. Its shops and galleries house many antiques, furniture, rugs, accessories and art.
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