A photograph, City Hall groundbreaking ceremony, Los Angeles, 1927.
Entry/Object ID
2015.414.1.1
Description
A photograph of the Downtown Los Angeles City Hall groundbreaking ceremony,1927. The ink inscription at the top edge identifies the event and Boyle Workman presiding as City Council President. An elevated view of the wooden platform erected in front of the construction site, decorated with patriotic banners. A group of officials stand on the platform while others gather around it. Behind them are mounds of dirt and rubble. The photograph was previously adhered to a black album page and then removed. With minor fading to the image and ink inscription, the object is in good condition
