“The rotunda of the Los Angeles Public Library Central Branch is an ornate entrance to the early cultural spirit of the city. The crown is a mosaic pyramid topping the interior dome, and the lobby wears a mural like a cloak.
“The murals were a civic commission granted to Dean Cornwell that show ‘Four Great Eras of California History’ in a series of four panels: ‘The Founding of Los Angeles,’ ‘The Discovery Era,’ ‘The Mission Era’ and ‘The Americanization of California.’ . . .
“. . . the major work that has survived grime, two arson fires, and budget cuts, is not getting much attention on its 80th Anniversary,” but EngAGE would like to acknowledge this historic event. Read more here in a post by Ed Fuentes for KCET’s “Departures.”
