Here is a list of the program along with pictures taken at the docent roundtable meeting on 9-10-13:
President Sherry
Treasurer Marvin
Sandra
Past President Mary
Vice President Chuck
Following lunch, GI Jonathan led the docents on a in-dept tour of Becoming Los Angeles, videos of which are shown below by subject area, including the main entrance hall and those dedicated to the mission era:
The next video illustrates Mexico's independence from Spain and its war with the United States:
On the next video, Jonathan next discusses the impact of economic change on the growing city of Los Angeles:
LA Founding Families and growth of downtown:
Cows and early LA:
Impact of the aircraft industry on the growth of LA:
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