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Additional Resources in the City of Los Angeles City Archives The city archives serve as the final repository for records of enduring political, economic, legal, and cultural value. They contain a rich, diverse collection of historical records from various city agencies. ProQuest Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection Los Angeles Public Library Databases USC School of Architecture Library The library houses over 75,000 volumes in the areas of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design. The architecture periodical collection is the most extensive in southern California. USC Regional History Special Collections Contains many and a variety of documents relating to Southern California history, including clippings from the Los Angeles Examiner, and an extensive photograph collection. California Historical Society |
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Pershing Square Pershing Square is the oldest public park in Los Angeles. Its history extends back two hundred years when it was a vacant lot known as block number 15. In 1866, an ordinance was signed declaring the park "...a public square for the use and benefit of the citizens of the common." Over the last century the park has undergone numerous changes including the addition of underground parking in the 1950s. In the 1990s, the park was significantly remodeled by a design team led by architect Ricardo Legoretta and landscape architect Laurie Olin. Photo courtesy of California Historical Society / Ticor Title Insurance |
