History, Los Angeles County

This blog is about Los Angeles' unique history reflected in the buildings, parks, and public spaces of the city and county.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Paseo Cezar Chavez

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This mosaic fountain was created by artist Elsa Flores in 1995.  It stands at Paseo Cezar Chavez in Los Angeles, at the MTA building, and is...
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Union Theater

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What a history this place has! Today, it is The Velaslavasay Panorama on 24th between Vermont and Hoover. What is a Velaslavasay Panorama? ...
Monday, September 26, 2011

Mosaic Art Show in Long Beach

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The 2nd City Council Art Galler y in Long Beach is hosting an exhibition of mosaic art that is truly beautiful. There are landscapes, abstra...
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Neutra's Kronish House Endangered

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Dion Neutra is desperately trying to save this house from the wrecking ball. And in this case, the wrecking ball is slated to swing in late ...
Monday, September 19, 2011

Mosaics on North Torrance Library

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All of these mosaics adorn the facade of the North Torrance branch of the Torrance library on Artesia near Yukon. The library is closed for ...
Sunday, September 18, 2011

Long Beach and Los Alamitos History--Event Cancelled!

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Next Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, the authors of Rancho Los Alamitos: Ever Changing, Always the Same, will sign copies of their books at a mornin...
Monday, September 12, 2011

Bell Library Mosaics

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This four-panel mosaic in the Bell Library on Gage was created in 1960 by Tom Van Sant. It's called "The Inventive Progress of Man...
Monday, September 5, 2011

Paseo Colorado Fountain

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The Paseo Colorado in Pasadena merits more than one Mosaic Monday entry. The Paseo is on Colorado Blvd, between Marengo and Los Robles. Toda...
Saturday, September 3, 2011

Hippo Birdies, Los Angeles

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A day early... Our fair city turns 230 years old on September 4th. A mere tween, as city ages go. To celebrate LA's birthday, the Los An...
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Tiki On the Move

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This tiki statue, carved of redwood (not looking too red now) is being brought out of suspended animation by the city of Redondo Beach. Is i...
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