October 14, 2025
StylesVille Barbershop & Magnificence Salon is the oldest black-owned barbershop within the San Fernando Valley space
StylesVille Barbershop & Magnificence Salon, the oldest black-owned barbershop within the San Fernando Valley space, has been given landmark standing by the town of Los Angeles.
In accordance with The Los Angeles Instances, the barbershop, initially opened in 1957 by Freddie and Ollie Carter within the Pacoima part, was designated a historic cultural monument when it obtained landmark standing in Los Angeles County.
“We’re marking and completely defending Stylesville and documenting its rightful place in historical past because the oldest Black-owned enterprise within the metropolis of Los Angeles,” Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who represents Pacoima, mentioned whereas saying the proclamation. “I’m extremely proud to be right here to assist have fun this second with all the household, and with our proud group that wishes to proceed to uplift these voices every day.”
Nella Carter, the 75-year-old daughter of Fred and Ollie, said that her mother and father moved the store from its unique location, which was throughout the road, to the present location in 1977. Earlier than Stylesville made its debut, it was a jukebox joint named the Dew Drop Inn. After buying the spot, they turned it right into a magnificence salon. Years later, the Carters purchased the constructing subsequent door and turned it right into a barbershop.
Nella informed the media outlet that there’s just one different enterprise nonetheless there from when the Carters began StylesVille: a pawn store up the road. Though nonetheless round, it’s not run by the unique proprietor.
Fox 11 Los Angeles reported that Ollie now runs the place along with her grandson, Gregory Faucett, who’s the pinnacle barber at StylesVille.
“All people is aware of about StylesVille. We’ve been right here too lengthy. And it’s been a superb factor; it has not been a nasty factor. Every little thing about StylesVille is nice.”
“If these partitions might speak. I acquired tales for you, however that’s identical to once you go to your therapist, they hold every thing to themself, so I don’t inform no one’s enterprise.”
The store is positioned at 13161 Van Nuys Boulevard.
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