The History of Spring St. downtown Los Angeles

I attended a presentation last night in the atrium of The Douglas Lofts.  It was about more than the title suggests; Greg Fisher, who lectured and presented the slideshow, provided great history of the founding of the City of Los Angeles, and of course, Spring Street's part in the growth and development of Los Angeles.  The most fascinating thing I learned (or realized) is that Angelenos have never had a problem tearing down beautiful buildings!  All in the goal of progress, I assume.

Spring and 3rd Sts., ca 1920. Of the four buildings, only the Douglas still
stands.  Photo source: Los Angeles Public Library

I think we have changed.  It's such a treasure to have the historic buildings we do have (like The Douglas, The Eldorado, Pan American, Rowan, etc, etc.).  Let's hope our days of demolishing significant buildings is over.  Let's hope, too, that there are developers who have an interest in rebuilding our urban core with interesting and architecturally significant buildings to replace some of the fine structures that were lost and where in many cases now only surface parking lots exist.

Drinks were provided by Buzz Wine Beer Shop.  Food by Two Bits Market.