[1] Crenshaw Manor began in 1942 as a development built to serve WWII defense workers and their families.

[2] The development was located on the west side of Crenshaw Boulevard from Coliseum Street to Santa Barbara Avenue.

[2][3] Crenshaw Manor was described as having "accessibility to an excellent neighborhood shopping district, schools, transportation and recreation".

[7] Because the neighborhood is within two different council districts,[8] a motion was made in November 2002 to "delete" the area named as Crenshaw Manor.

[13][14] Crenshaw Manor north of Coliseum Boulevard is served by the West Adams Neighborhood Council.