Pacoima in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Stylesville Barbershop

& Beauty Salon

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 20, 2025

1. Stylesville Barbershop Marker

Inscription.
Built 1955. Declared 2024.
Established in 1957, one of the earliest black-owned barbershops in the San Fernando Valley associated with the post-World War II development of the African American community in Pacoima.
Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1313, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.

Erected 2025 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 1313.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 34° 16.08′ N, 118° 25.187′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Pacoima. It is on Van Nuys Boulevard near Pala Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13161 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima CA 91331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley — the San Fernando Valley

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North

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America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: PFC David M. Gonzales (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nancy C. Avery Square (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ritchie Valens Post Office (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pacoima Neighborhood Mural (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ritchie Valens Recreation Center (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cesar Chávez (approx. 1.3 miles away); Consider: Seven Generations (approx. 1½ miles away); The Griffith Ranch (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Stylesville Barbershop. Founded in 1957 by Freddie and Ollie Carter, StylesVille originally opened its doors across the street from its current location on Van Nuys Boulevard during a time when the Valley was still mostly segregated, and discriminatory housing practices constrained opportunities for African American families.
The couple had met

Stylesville Barbershop and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 20, 2025

2. Stylesville Barbershop and Marker

at Jefferson High School in Los Angeles and, after marrying, moved to Pacoima in the early 1950s when the neighborhood was establishing its own vibrant African American community.
The shop quickly became more than just a place to get a haircut, it emerged as a local gathering place, a safe space for meaningful conversation, and a pillar of community pride. In 1977, the Carters moved StylesVille to its current location, which had previously housed the Dew Drop Inn restaurant and bar.
StylesVille prospered along a corridor of Black-owned businesses on Van Nuys Boulevard that served Pacoima’s growing postwar African American population. Over the decades, as demographics shifted and Latino businesses flourished around it, StylesVille remained a multi-generational family business, with the Carters' daughter, Nella, and grandson, Greg Faucett, eventually taking the reins.
The shop’s enduring legacy is now cemented by its designation as one of six Historic-Cultural Monuments under the African American Historic Places LA (AAHPLA) project, which recognizes its crucial role in reflecting, fostering, and celebrating Black heritage in Los Angeles.

Stylesville Barbershop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 20, 2025

3. Stylesville Barbershop

The building now holds historic status for its association with Pacoima’s development, entrepreneurship, and social life, serving as a bridge between generations and cultures.
StylesVille’s story is both deeply local and a reflection of broader American history: a testament to the resilience, leadership, and community spirit of Black families in the San Fernando Valley from the 1950s onward. The family’s commitment to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive space continues today, inspiring pride and connection among Pacoima residents as the neighborhood’s story evolves.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 20, 2025

4. Stylesville Barbershop

Original Barbershop Chair image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

5. Original Barbershop Chair

Original Cash Register image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

6. Original Cash Register

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 512 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 20, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.