Spotlight on: Inglewood Historic Landmarks
Presenting a few bona fide historical Inglewood landmarks. Hover over each image for a quick overview.
Carved Mahogany Panel (1937):
Another WPA public art work. The artist, Archibald Garner, designed a work that was larger than the WPA commission. Instead of compromising his vision, he purchased the additional material out of his own pocket.
The Aguaje de Centinela (marker installed 1939):
The Centinela Springs have been bubbling up in what is now Vincent (formerly Centinela) Park since the Pleistocene era. These artesian springs are the reason Inglewood was settled. There are two monuments at the site: the first was installed in 1939 and the second, a re-dedication in 1970. Until the mid-1950s, all of Inglewood's water came from these springs. Today, approximately 35% of the city's water still comes from the Centinela Springs.
The largest WPA (Works Progress Administration) project awarded for the arts during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The mural is 240ft long and comprised of 60 panels, each approximately 7ft tall. These WPA projects were never meant to be permanent, so this work is an important public art work on the national as well as regional and state level. The restoration of this mural won the 2010 Governor's Award for excellence in historic preservation. The History of Transportation mural is listed as a California Historic Resource.
Another Great Depression era work. This charming monument is comprised of a small bronze statue of Penelope (Rex) above a plaque and a water bowl for passing dogs. There is no information available about who designed this work. The plaque tells the story of this dog and the monument: "A faithful dog which followed the mail carrier on route fifteen in Inglewood daily for more than thirteen years. This fountain was erected through popular subscription received from citizens and friends to animals."- Nov 25, 1939
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