Check out this 20 page Urban Field Study (http://dbase1.lapl.org/webpics/calindex/documents/11/520734.pdf)
prepared in 1952 by Helen Gorian. The
report includes general background facts; a history; information about local
businesses, industry, & transportation; a list of places to visit in
Highland Park; and more. Take a look at
it.
(It does leave you wondering who might be reading one of your school reports 61 years on...)