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DESCRIPTION: The Watts Towers consist of a single wedge-shaped site containing 17 integrated sculptural metal and concrete towers, architectural and sculptural features, mosaic panels, and etched pavement, incorporating inlaid and embedded salvaged ceramic, porcelain, glass, shells, rock fragments, "found objects" and artifacts throughout the site
The Watts Towers were called 'Nuestro Pueblo' ('Our Village' in Spanish) by their creator, Simon Rodia. He built the entire site, including his residence, the towers, sculptures, structures, and mosaics, by hand over a 33-year period. The Watts Towers site is classified as a Historical Landmark and a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Google Arts & Culture exhibits illustrate Rodia's "ship" concept, design, and subsequent creation of village space or "pueblo" with high resolution photographs of the site's most notable components: towers, spires, house and "pueblo" entrances, cactus garden sculpture, fountain sculpture, gazebo, ceremonial steps, and exterior street-facing mosaic panels.
Watts Towers - Part 1: Rodia's Ship | Google Arts & CultureWatts Towers - Part 2: Rodia's Pueblo | Google Arts & Culture
- 17 metal and concrete towers ranging up to 99.5 feet high (30m)
- architectural and sculptural features
- mosaic panels
- etched pavement
The Watts Towers were called 'Nuestro Pueblo' ('Our Village' in Spanish) by their creator, Simon Rodia. He built the entire site, including his residence, the towers, sculptures, structures, and mosaics, by hand over a 33-year period. The Watts Towers site is classified as a Historical Landmark and a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Google Arts & Culture exhibits illustrate Rodia's "ship" concept, design, and subsequent creation of village space or "pueblo" with high resolution photographs of the site's most notable components: towers, spires, house and "pueblo" entrances, cactus garden sculpture, fountain sculpture, gazebo, ceremonial steps, and exterior street-facing mosaic panels.
Watts Towers - Part 1: Rodia's Ship | Google Arts & CultureWatts Towers - Part 2: Rodia's Pueblo | Google Arts & Culture
LOCATION: Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park, 1765 East 107th Street, Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA
Public tours are provided by the adjacent Watts Towers Arts Center.
Public tours are provided by the adjacent Watts Towers Arts Center.
ARCHWAY IN FRONT OF THE ENTRANCE TO RODIA'S HOME AT NUMBER 1765 (THE RESIDENCE AND GARAGE NO LONGER EXIST):
ENTRANCE TO "NUESTRO PUEBLO" AREA (WITH "1921" DATE):
DETAIL SHOWING RODIA'S SIGNATURE INITIALS "SR":
EXTERIOR SHELL OF RODIA'S GARAGE:
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