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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality
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E_R, this is from the L.A. Parks website:
(1866)
Dedicated for use by Mayor Aguilar in 1866, this park land was named "La Plaza Abaja."
(1886)
In 1886, it was renovated with an official park plan designed by Fred Eaton.
(1911)
In 1911, the park was redesigned by John Parkinson to reflect the social and economic growth of the city.
(WWI / 1918)
During World War I, the Square was often the scene for militia receptions and provided a forum for public speakers. On November 8, 1918, the park was formally named Pershing Square in honor of the World War I general.
(1950's)
The next major change came in the 1950's, when an 1800-car garage was built beneath the park.
(1989)
In 1989, the Pershing Square Property Association and the Community Redevelopment Agency contributed to assist the Department of Recreation and Parks in the renovation of the park. Architect Ricardo Legoretta and landscapist Laurie Olin designed the current park plan, and the park was rededicated on February 3, 1994.
(For more history and walking tours, contact the L.A. Conservancy.)
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In a return to it's history as "a forum for public speakers", I will be there at 9 a.m.
on Saturday, January 21st, for the Los Angeles offshoot of the Women's March on
Washington, followed at 10 a.m. by a march from Pershing Square to Los Angeles
City Hall.
For one near you: (men very much welcome, in case you were wondering)
https://www.womensmarch.com/sisters