Downtown LA Art Deco Walking Tour
We decided to be tourists in our own city and took an Art Deco walking tour of Downtown LA. Great tour by Los Angeles Conservancy!
Historic Core Walking Tour, Los Angeles Downtown
About Los Angeles Historic Core
Historic Core is a district in Downtown Los-Angeles that is located between Hill and Main streets. This neighborhood was the city center before the World War II. It is interesting that this part of the city remained mostly “untouched” by the sprawl of skyscrapers that started in 1960s and nowadays buildings look basically the same as they did in 1930. One of the famous architectural landmarks here is Bradbury Building. This fantastic architectural construction was numerously “immortalized” in movies; the most noticeable from them is the “Blade Runner”. Bradbury Building with its ironwork railing and elevators quickly became the most fashionable business location.
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Los Angeles historical tour.
The Los Angeles Conservancy offers walking tours of LA. We all meet at Pershing Square in LA at 10 a.m. on a Saturday and follow our guide to 12 historic buildings between 3rd and 6th street, and Grand Avenue, Olive Street, Hill Street and Broadway.
Strolling Down Broadway in Historic Downtown Los Angeles
heading down Broadway in the Theater District of Los Angeles. The beginnings of a new era for this historic part of town
Walking around downtown LA
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A Walk Around The Intersection of 1st & Main, Downtown Los Angeles
City Walk- Walk in the Park: Irvine, California
Irvine is one of the nation's largest planned urban communities and encompasses more then 65 square miles. With a network of trails connecting every reach of the city, it is possible to experience it all on foot without ever having to use a crosswalk or be a pedestrian amongst traffic. Nestled less then 50 miles outside of Los Angeles, the Irvine Ranch Conservancy provides respite from freeways, traffic and the abundance of concrete most Angelinos experience on a daily basis.
Grooving Downtown Los Angeles
Become enriched. Take the Walking Tours of the L.A. Conservancy, especially with Donald. Eat at the Nickel Diner, wait 15 minutes if you must because the food is not only comfort food, but is distinctly superior quality. I've never had hot cakes that good or home made apple butter like that. Support the work of the conservancy which helps to keep the city alive.
Lost Tunnels of Downtown LA - Broadway on My Mind walking tour, August 2016
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This free tour of the lost tunnels and demolished hills of downtown Los Angeles was hosted by Richard Schave of Esotouric with Bunker Hill native son Gordon Pattison and architectural historian Nathan Marsak.
LAVA's Broadway on My Mind walking tour series follows the monthly LAVA Sunday Salon cultural lecture series in the basement of Gran Central Market. Learn more and sign up to join us at
Amazing Los Angeles, California Travel Guide - Must-See Attractions
The list of things to do in Los Angeles is as long as the city is vast. If your time in town is limited, you could spend days in the city's essential museums alone and never even make your way to Hollywood. Expect to put in a few miles between beaching it in Santa Monica and exploring Silver Lake, but that's the great thing about this city: there are so many things to do and see, like the ones listed below, to get the most from your LA getaway.
Get active on Venice Beach
Venice Beach has long been known as the kooky epicenter of California, and while it gets more than a fair share of mainstream tourists, the area nurtures its eccentric spirit. Though Abbot Kinney has turned into a posh, high-end 'hood, the boardwalk has stayed a great place for people watching, with skateboarders, radical pamphleteers and body builders. Go for lunch at the local Figtree's Café before scanning the shelves at Small World Books. The bohemian district is welcoming to all walks of life.
See the sights of Hollywood
Hollywood celebrities are never far away in LA. To catch a glimpse of stardust, stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where more than 2,400 figures from the entertainment world are immortalized in pink terrazzo with symbolic gold lettering. If you're a film buff, look out for the famous hand and footprints at the Chinese Theatre. Countless premieres and galas have passed through, adding to the renowned pagoda's star quality. It may not all be as glitzy as you imagined, but Hollywood still has its charms.
Study big-budget masterpieces
The Getty Center is the envy of museums worldwide for its generous endowments—and its killer hilltop campus. Although it doesn't match the rich collections of Old World galleries, it has some impressive works covering a vast sweep of history. Among them are several paintings by Rubens and a sprinkling of Impressionists, including Monet, Renoir, Cézanne and Van Gogh. The French decorative arts and an expanding photography collection are definitely worth visiting. And don't forget to hunt out Miró and Moore in the fine sculpture garden.
Shop in style on Rodeo Drive
Many people dream of being Julia Roberts shopping on Rodeo Drive, but few can afford to buy from the array of high-end designers seen in the film Pretty Woman. So window-shopping is the order of the day. Along the $200-million ersatz European cobbled walkway Two Rodeo, browsing tourists mingle with serious spenders. A hop away is Anderson Court, which is the only shopping mall designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Take a walking tour
Take a fuel-efficient walking tour and cherish Los Angeles' urban architectural heritage. The Los Angeles Conservancy walking tours take in the city's top sights and most beautiful buildings, from Downtown's historic theaters and Art Deco buildings (on a weekly basis) to the modern skyline tour (bi-monthly). Be sure to reserve a place well ahead, because the tours are incredibly popular.
Squeeze in the Jurassic experience
Despite the misleading name, this pseudo-scientific nook has nothing to do with Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park. The Museum of Jurassic Technology is home to a repository of curiosities: scientific wonders include a bat that can fly through walls and artistic miracles such as impossibly tiny sculptures. The institute is an intriguing combination of fact and fiction, and much more exciting than chasing CGI dinosaurs.
Marvel at Los Angeles' Museum Row
The collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, or LACMA, are housed in a vast 20-acre complex of buildings, expertly renovated in 2008 with more redesigns on the way. The focal point is the BP Grand Entrance, which includes the stunning installation of Chris Burden's Urban Light. The Broad Contemporary Art Museum is home to a dazzling selection of modern works. LACMA sits just across the street from the Petersen Automotive Museum and the Craft & Folk Art Museum, as well as the under-construction Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Wise up at the Griffith Observatory
You could happily spend a few hours browsing around the Griffith Observatory, even though you can't see much through the giant telescope. There's the popular Hall of the Sky and Hall of the Eye, a pair of complementary displays that explores the connections between people and space. The star attraction is the building itself and its stunning view of the city from Griffith Park.
Get animated with Mickey and Minnie
You're never too old for Disneyland. This legendary theme park is packed with cool things to do, spread over seven lands and the adjacent California Adventure. After brushing up on a few essential Disneyland tips, stroll down Main Street USA to experience turn-of-the 19th century America, head Westwards at Frontierland and tune into the music of New Orleans square, minus the floods and booze. Great rides include the stomach-churning Space Mountain and the epic Indiana Jones Adventure.
Driving through downtown San Francisco
Manejando por el Centro de San Francisco,
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Driving through the Center, the building Transamerica Pyramid which is the symbol of the city of San Francisco with 48 floors, built in 1972.
Manejando por el Centro,
El edificio Transamerica Pyramid que es el Símbolo de la ciudad de San Francisco con 48 pisos, construido en 1972.
Top 10 Parks & Gardens In Los Angeles | Top Travel
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Number 1: HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS, & BOTANICAL GARDENS
A perfect synthesis of nature and culture, this amazing estate houses priceless collections of paintings and rare manuscripts that were started by railroad tycoon Henry E. Huntington and his wife, Arabella, in the early 19th century.
Address: 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino
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Number 2: GRIFFITH PARK
The country’s largest urban park is filled with museums, entertainment opportunities for children, hiking and horse trails, and the famous Griffith Park Observatory.
Address: 4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Number 3: GREYSTONE PARK & MANSION
Popular with wedding planners and visitors in search of solitude, this secluded park affords great views of Beverly Hills. Its centerpiece is a 55-room mansion built in 1928 by oil tycoon Edward Doheny as a wedding present for his son Ned. The estate has been featured in many films, including Air Force One.
Address: 905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills.
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Number 4: VIRGINIA ROBINSON GARDENS
The 1911 estate of department-store heiress Virginia Robinson is one of the oldest in Beverly Hills. Stroll in gardens with fountains and statuettes past towering king palms and elegant camellias flourishing in this quiet hideaway.
Address: 1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills
robinsongardens.org
Number 5: EXPOSITION PARK ROSE GARDEN
This lovely rose garden dates back to 1928 and features about 15,000 rose bushes in bloom from March to November. Great for picnics or for a respite from museum-hopping.
Address: 701 State Dr
Number 6: WRIGLEY MANSION & GARDENS.
The winter home of William Wrigley Jr. (of Wrigley’s chewing gum fame) is backed by a lovely green rose garden and now serves as the headquarters of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association
Address: 391 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena
Number 7: PALISADES PARK
Famous for its swaying palm trees and picture-perfect views of Santa Monica Bay (especially at sunset), Palisades Park is a playground for young and old, locals and visitors, families and courting couples. Stretching for 13 blocks atop a bluff overlooking the ocean, its benches and lawns invite picnics and people-watching. A nostalgic curiosity is the Camera Obscura inside a seniors’ center.
Address: Ocean Ave between Santa Monica Pier & San Vincente Blvd
Number 8: FRANKLIN D. MURPHY SCULPTURE GARDEN
Tucked away in the northeastern corner of the UCLA campus, this delightful little oasis is dotted with 70 sculptures by some of the greatest 19th- and 20th- century European and American artists, Auguste Rodin and Alexander Calder among them.
Address: 245 Charles E Young Dr E
Number 9: RUNYON CANYON PARK.
Minutes from the Walk of Fame, this small urban park has some moderately difficult trails and a colorful history – the ruins near the Fuller Steet entrance were built in 1930 by opera star John McCormack and Errol Flynn lived in one of the pool houses in the late 1950s. The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy purchased the park in 1983.
Address: At the end of Fuller St off Franklin Ave
Number 10: SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP.
Lake Shrine Bathed in an ambience of beauty and serenity, this hidden sanctuary was created in 1950 by Parama-hansa Yogananda, an Indian-born spiritual leader. Wander over to the shrine to Mahatma Gandhi or the spring-fed lake, meditate inside a recreated 16th century windmill, or study the Court of Religions that honors all of the world’s major religions.
Address: 17190 Sunset Blvd
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Downtown Los Angeles Walk #2 - L.As Civic & Arts Center
A walk through the Civics & Arts center of downtown Los Angeles.
Exploring Grand Central Park, Our Lady of City of Angels Catholic church, The Music Center, Disney Hall, the LA Times Building, City Hall, and Hall of Justice.
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Modern eclectic Venice California Architecture tour / walk
Using the Los Angeles Conservancy pamphlet, I took a tour of the modern eclectic architecture in Venice California.
Abbot Kinney, a business man opened the seaside resort called Venice in1905. The resort lasted about 20 years until the Great Depression hit. Venice became a place of cheap rent where creative people like the beatniks of the 1950 and the hippies of 1960 settled. This bohemian community slowly became a desired place to live and the cost of housing increased with the demand from the people in the entertainment industry to today with the people of the digital tech companies that are developing along the coastal areas of Southern California called Silicon Beach.
Historically significant innovative architecture can be seen. Prominent modern architects who designed the buildings in Venice include: Frank Gehry, Frederick Fisher, Steven Ehrlich, Frank Israel.
The rock band The Eagles first public gig was at The Architecture Gallery on 209 San Juan Avenue; Joni Mitchell, Cass Elliot and Jackson Browne were in attendance.
Caplin House at 229 San Juan Avenue was designed by Frederick Fisher (1979).
The Arnoldi TripleX at 326 Indiana Avenue was designed by
Frank O. Gehry and Associates (1981).
Windward Circle buildings by Steven Ehrlich (1986-1989) include Race Through The Clouds, Ace Market Place and Arts Building.
Dennis Hopper house is on 330 Indiana Avenue
Brian Murphy (1989).
The iconic Chiat Day binocular building is on 330 Main Street was designed by Frank O. Gehry and Associates.
Nike Missile Control Site LA-96, Los Angeles
Located on top of a mountain in the middle of the city. San Vicente Peak, has been turned into a Cold War memorial park. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, San Vicente Mountain Park. Buildings, some radar towers.
In highly urban area. After being closed by the Army it was established as an Air Force installation, the Sepulveda Air National Guard Station. On that date, it was assigned for jurisdiction, control, and authority to the California Air National Guard. A section of the launch area is used by the CAArNG, 261st Combat Communication Squadron. Concrete launch pads still visible.
Nike missile sites: United States Army also deployed Nike missiles to Europe as part of the NATO alliance, with sites being operated by both American and European military forces. U.S. Army Nike sites were also operational in South Korea, Japan and were sold to Taiwan.
Leftover traces of the approximately 265 Nike missile bases can still be seen around cities across the United States. As the sites were decommissioned they were first offered to federal agencies. Many were already on Army National Guard bases who continued to use the property. Others were offered to state and local governments while others were sold to school districts. The left-overs were offered to private individuals. Thus, many Nike sites are now municipal yards, communications and FAA facilities, probation camps, and even renovated for use as Airsoft gaming and MilSim training complexes. Several were completely obliterated and turned into parks. Some are now private residences. Only a few remain intact and preserve the history of the Nike project.
Guide To LA Chinatown - Bruce Lee Approved! (2016) | TRAVEL VLOG #2
Today's video was inspired by life in China! After moving back to America, I realized that I had never actually visited LA's Chinatown. Strange right? 24 years living in Los Angeles and not once had I been to Chinatown.
Taking advantage of my trip to Chinatown to volunteer for LA Conservancy's self guided walking tour, I decided I would explore Chinatown and make a video of some of the places I visited for the first time. Literally, everything I did there was done for the first time. Except eat Chinese food - that I did PLENTY of times when living in Shangyu!
Chinatown is less than a mile span so walking is your best option when exploring the area. It's probably best if you take the gold line and get off on Chinatown station to avoid traffic and parking - remember it is adjacent to DTLA after all! Every pitstop and point of attraction is within walking distance, all you really need are some good walking shoes if you plan on covering all of Chinatown (Which I definitely recommend you do).
There is plenty of shopping and eating to do once you walk into Central Plaza - the heart of Chinatown. Things aren't as cheap as they are in China and haggling is definitely a no-no because again, we aren't in China...lol. Make sure to take at least $20 to treat yourself to something in the area such as MOCHI from Phoenix Bakery! They are SOOO good :P
Here's a list of things to do in the area, maybe you can try them out next time your Chinatown:
1. Visit the historic Cathay Bank (1966)
2. Make weird kung-fu noises with the Bruce Lee statue in Central Plaza
3. Eat at Hop Louie
4. Make a wish at Seven Star Cavern
5. Grab some Mochi at Phoenix Bakery
6. Visit the Chinatown Heritage and Cultural Center
7. Check out the art galleries at West Plaza
8. Grab a drink at Melody's Lounge
9. Listen to Chinese music from street artists
10. Pretend you are in China...oops maybe that's just me!
I hope you enjoyed my video and learned something new from it! PLEASE make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to my channel. That's what your fortune cookie will say. I promise you ;)
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Brock On Your Block: Downtown Santa Monica Walking Tour Part 2
This week on Brock On Your Block host Phil Brock continues speaking with Kay Pattison the Santa Monica Conservancy Docent Coordinator for the Downtown Santa Monica Walking Tour.
More info at smconservancy.org and westsidetoday.com.
The Mansion on the Hill - The Hasbrouck House aka Washington's Headquarters.
The Mansion on the Hill - The Story of the Hasbrouck House or better known as Washington's Headquarters.
- Available in up to 4k Resolution
- Many pictures and illustration from various archives
- Spectacular Drone Aerial Footage of the site
- Coverage of both the Exterior and Interior of the Site
- Virtual Tour with Site Interpreters
- Interviews with insight into the history and future of the site
- Music from 17th and 18th Century Composers recreated for this documentary
- Includes music from early Newburgh Composers including Thomas Moore and William Fullerton
This is a Documentary about Washington's Headquarters and Newburgh, NY , and how Washington's Headquarters came to be what it is today. It takes us back to the first settlers of Newburgh and what it was like here, the history of the house, and some of the events that occurred during the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries including George Washington's time at Headquarters and the events that occurred here.
How the house become the First Publicly Owned National Historic Site and how it was almost lost to history, the visitors and celebrations that occurred here, are all an integral part of the story.
Included are tours of the inside and outside of the house and dramatic Drone Aerial Footage by Scott Snell of XfactorAerial.com. There are many images pulled from various collections and interviews with those close to the site.
We have recreated music from the 18th and 19th Century including music from Composers from Newburgh who lived during that time period. Musicians Albert Garzon, Rick Santacroce, Jr., and Jonathan Dobin created an incredible musical soundtrack of the time period.
Narrated by: John Norman Hall, Jr.
Written, Directed, Produced by: Joe Santacroce
Running Time: 1:18:45
Aerial and On-Site Footage by: Scott Snell @ XFactorAerial.com
With special thanks to many including:
Mary McTamaney - Newburgh City Historian
Elyse Goldberg - Historic Site Manager
Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site
Aaron Robinson - Interpretive Programs Assistant
Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site
A. J. Schenkman - Consulting Historian
Joseph M. Thatcher - Supervising Curator (Retired)
New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
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The Entire Team at Washington's Headquarters
The Palisades Park Conservancy
The Palisades Interstate Park’s Commission
New York State Parks, Recreation, & Historic Preservation
Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands including Patricia Favata and Matthew Colon
Washington's Headquarters Interpreters
Aaron Robinson
Karen Monti
Matthew Colon
General George Washington
John Koopman
Musicians
Rick Santacroce Jr.
Jonathan Dobin
Albert Garzon
Kevin MacLeod
The Newburgh Free Academy Madrigals
Directed by Jillian Caci
and more...
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