1850
The City of Los Angeles was incorporated on April 4, 1850.
History
The City of Los Angeles was incorporated on April 4, 1850. From 1850 to 1878, the population increased from 1,150 to approximately 10,000. There were no graded streets, and every citizen was his or her own sweeper. On Saturdays, residents swept and cleaned up the street in front of their property.
Timeline:
1872
On March 20, 1872, the Board of Public Works was created, consisting of five members appointed by the City Council.
Los Angeles Plaza as it appeared in 1872
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1872
On April 15, 1872, the Board appointed Jasper Babcock as the Superintendent of Streets and Highways at a salary of $50 per month.
Superintendent Jasper Babcock
1910
The Bureau of Street Maintenance and Inspection was created.
Old LA City hall Building
1998
The Bureau of Street Maintenance changes its name to the Bureau of Street Services.
2018
The Bureau of Street Services is rebranded as StreetsLA
