A former high-end hotel with a booming nightclub right here in South LA? Yep. And, boy, does structure have a story that you need to know.
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When asked why he built the Watts Towers, Simon Rodia replied, “I had it in my mind to do something big and did it.”
Leave a CommentBelieve it or not, South LA is home to several large and beautiful parks. And this hidden, 20-year-old gem near the Florence-Firestone neighborhood is no different.
Leave a CommentMany people might know this school as a present day minority serving institution, but there’s a lot more to the story than this.
2 CommentsIn celebration of excellence in South LA, I’m highlighting 5 notable people that have roots in the region.
Leave a CommentLet’s be honest. South LA is pretty urban. But this 9-acre park is a diamond in the rough.
1 CommentThis week we’re exploring 5 MLK monuments in and around South Los Angeles that you can explore all year long.
Leave a CommentBelieve it or not, South LA has an astounding history beyond infamous gangs and hip-hop music.
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3 facts You Don’t Know about the Watts Towers
When asked why he built the Watts Towers, Simon Rodia replied, “I had it in my mind to do something big and did it.”