African American history is in the spotlight across Los Angeles, with six buildings having received historic-cultural monument status as part of a project led by the Getty Museum and the city.

StylesVille Beauty and Barbershop in Pacoima has looked pretty much the same since 1957, when it was founded by Fred and Ollie Carter. Owner Gregory Faucett, who currently runs it, says that’s the point.

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Faucett’s grandparents first opened up shop across the street in 1957, moving to the current location on Van Nuys Blvd in 1977.

The barbershop is believed to be the oldest black owned business in the San Fernando Valley.

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