Dale’s Donuts, at Atlantic Avenue and Alondra Boulevard, is crowned by a 32-foot concrete doughnut dating to the 1950s. One of the few surviving Big Do-Nut Drive-In locations, it preserves a uniquely American tradition of roadside architecture created to attract motorists. More than a neighborhood doughnut shop, Dale’s is a cultural and commercial landmark connecting Greater Compton to Southern California’s automobile history—and one that deserves recognition and preservation

Black History Month began in 1915 as Negro History Week and grew into a national observance honoring African American achievements. In Los Angeles, the Getty is helping preserve Black heritage through historic site recognition, archival acquisitions, and safeguarding the legacy of architect Paul R. Williams. These efforts ensure Black contributions remain visible, protected, and foundational to the city’s evolving story.