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A Philanthropist's and a photographer's dream. On May 14,1935, the dream of Welsh-born industrialist Colonel Griffith J. Griffith to build an observatory on Mount Hollywood came to fruition. The original funding for the Observatory came from Col. Griffith, who in 1896 donated the land now know as Griffith Park to the people of Los Angeles. The Observatory was designed in the Art Deco style by British-born architect John C. Austin, with interior decorations by celebrated muralists Hugo Ballin and Anthony Heinsbergen.In 2002, the Observatory closed for extensive restoration and reopened its doors in 2006, bringing the building back to its original grandeur.The Observatory has become a favorite destination among starstruck Angelenos and visitors alike who wish to discover the hidden treasures of the galaxy. Here the celestial wonders of the universe are magically unveiled within the Observatory's triple-domed shell.This book is dedicated to the vision and philanthropy of Col. Griffith, and to the talents of architect John Austin and his fellow artisans, for creating this architectural gem.Meticulously Photographed by Arnold Schwartzman, the author's passion for the subject is lovingly reflected in this, his third, photographic essay on the subject of Art Deco architecture.

Teach your little ones to count from one to ten with this fun, brightly colored board book that features the diverse culture of Los Angeles.Los Angeles 1 to 10 celebrates the city's diversity from the hills of Griffith Observatory to the music of Mariachi Plaza, from Watts Tower to the breezes of the Pacific Ocean. Filled with colorful modern illustrations, this book is a fun way to introduce young children to this culturally rich city. Little readers and their families will enjoy this colorful board book that celebrates the City of Angels.

The architecture and interior design of the 1920's and 1930's Los Angeles is celebrated in this delightful photographic tour of fabulously detailed residential, commercial, and public buildings. The distinctive Southern California version of the Art Deco style is revealed, from Hilltop Griffith Observatory to the houses designed by Lloyd Wright. An insightful introduction by the respected architectural historian David Gebhard discusses the history of the style as it was adopted in the sunny, rather sleepy region during the early decades of the twentieth century.