Inglewood is a city in constant flux and replete with great potential. Since the time Native Americans would gather for water at the Centinela Springs, which is now modern-day Edward Vincent Jr. Park on Florence Ave., to its current and continuing process of transformation into a colossal residential and entertainment hub, Inglewood proves to be a city of rich, culturally diverse history and future legacy. Inglewood's most-distinguished destination is currently The Forum, which hosts the highest-profile concerts and shows, yet, since the integration of the LA Rams as our home team, we await the opening of the City of Champions Stadium, which is also surely to be a popular destination for visitors and residents alike. The energy is undeniably palpable throughout Inglewood - come explore!
A sampling of Cuban treats at their best.
Inglewood Civic Center is home to City Hall, the Public Library, Court House and the Police Department. It also provides abundant greenery for a nice quiet lunch stroll.
This mural is a beautiful product of the public works program put into effect after the Great Depression of the 20th century.
The mural “History of Transportation” is 8 feet high and 240 feet long, made up of 60 different panels. It is made of cast concrete and terrazzo paneled walls and is one of the last examples of petrachrome mosaic art (that is, it's made up of many tiny stones pieced together). It is the largest petrachrome mural in the world! The mural was created by artist Helen Lundeberg with the support of the WPA’s Federal Art Project in 1939-42. Originally installed in the nearby Centinela Park, the mural was recently restored and moved to its current location at Grevillea Park. A series of metal plaques or “kiosks” at the site (pictured here) explain the mural’s design, history and context.
