Alliance Circle Salon: A Colorful History, Indeed
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Harry and Ceci Chandler invite you to their historic downtown Los Angeles penthouse for beer, wine, appetizers, and presentations about our city’s past from an all-star group of speakers.
Dr. William Estrada, NHM Curator & Chair of History, will share the story of how Exposition Park—known today for USC football, iconic museums, and a beautiful sunken rose garden—had its early beginnings when agriculture, saloons, gambling, and other “wild amusements” defined this 160-acre plot of land located just beyond the city limits.
Then, Liz Goldwyn, writer, filmmaker, and founder of The Sex Ed, will discuss her book Sporting Guide: Los Angeles, 1897. Preceding the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Los Angeles was a rough and rapidly growing city. Through a collection of intensively researched fictional stories, Liz will transport us to nineteenth century L.A.
In conclusion, David Kipen, journalist, editor, and broadcaster, will read from his book, Dear Los Angeles: The City in Diaries and Letters, 1542 to 2018. Through firsthand accounts, we will weave together the Angeleno experience at the turn of the twentieth century.
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Questions? Interested in attending one-of-a-kind receptions, lectures, trips, dinners, and more? Contact the Fellows office at 213.763.3253 or fellows@nhm.org.