A popular print of a Los Angeles street map, dating to 1899 and attributed to the George F. Cram Co. of Chicago, distinctly shows an Elysian Park Avenue in the neighborhood of present-day Dodger Stadium. The street has endured to bear the stadium’s official address, displayed on Dodger letterheads since Walter O’Malley was signing the paychecks.
By Friday, Elysian Park Avenue might be no more.
The Los Angeles City Council will vote on a proposal, submitted Tuesday by councilman Gilbert Cedillo, to rename the street “Vin Scully Avenue.” According to the City Council’s website, it’s the second item that will be considered during its 10:15 a.