We will travel by Metro Gold Line from Pasadena to downtown Los Angeles. At 9:00 we will meet a Los Angeles Conservancy docent at Angels Flight to begin this walking tour. "The Historic Downtown tour provides an overview of the historical and cultural landmarks of downtown Los Angeles. Covering a wide range of architectural styles, and including anecdotes about the people behind the buildings, this tour is a great way to become acquainted (or re-acquainted) with the unique character of downtown Los Angeles. Historic Downtown, as the area around Pershing Square is known, is the heart of downtown. Some of the most beloved Los Angeles landmarks are in this area, such as the Central Library, Angels Flight, and the Bradbury Building. The history of the area goes back to the founding of the city in 1781, and its architecture tells the story of the growth of the city from the 1890s to the present, including the current trend of conversions of vintage office buildings into loft-style apartments and condos.” The walking tour will end in time to take the Metro back to the Sheraton Hotel to arrive at 1:00.
Note: This same tour will also be given on Monday, April 29, from 8:00 am – 1:30 pm.
Maximum Participants: 45
Fee: $35
Accessibility: Challenging level of walking. All participants will be on their feet (walking /standing) for the duration of the tour. Although there are occasional benches, there is no time that the tour sits down as a whole. No strenuous steps or hills. A distance of 1 ¾ miles will be covered over the course of the walking tour. Tour is wheelchair accessible.
Note: Participants should meet in the Sheraton Hotel Lobby, ten minutes before the tour start time listed in the program. Specific instructions were provided via e-mail to those who registered for this tour. If questions, please ask at Registration/Hospitality Desk.