In the Preface that Catherine Mulholland wrote to her book, "William Mulholland and the Rise of Los Angeles", she clearly linked her grandfather's life to the history of Los Angeles when she wrote:
"This is not only a biography of William Mulholland but also an account of how a small pueblo in a semiarid basin was able to secure the water and power that allowed it to grow into a major city."
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"William Mulholland presided over the creation of a water system that changed forever the course of Southern California history, and in so doing he became the focus of a controversy that has never died."
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Below there are some links where you can learn more about William Mulholland and the history of Los Angeles:
http://www.laalmanac.com/history/hi06de.htm
http://socalhistory.org/biographies/william-mulholland.html
http://www.owensvalleyhistory.com/ov_aqueduct1/mulholland1.html
In order to explore William Mulholland’s life and the history of
Los Angeles I visited the following places in Los Angeles:
William Mulholland's Memorial Fountain:
Located on the corner of Los Feliz Blvd. and Riverside Drive, this fountain was built to honor the memory of William Mulholland and his work as Chief Engineer of the Bureau of Water, Works and Supply.
You can find more information about the fountain in this website:
http://bigorangelandmarks.blogspot.com/2008/07/no-162-william-mulholland-memorial.html
You can find more information about the fountain in this website:
http://bigorangelandmarks.blogspot.com/2008/07/no-162-william-mulholland-memorial.html
Silver Lake Reservoir:
Located near the corner of Silverlake Blvd and Duane St. this reservoir was built by William Mulholland using an innovative technique known as hydraulic sluicing.
You can find more information about the reservoir in this website:
http://www.silverlakereservoirs.org/projects/reservoir-history/
You can find more information about the reservoir in this website:
http://www.silverlakereservoirs.org/projects/reservoir-history/
Mulholland Scenic Corridor (Mulholland Drive):
Mulholland Drive runs along the Hollywood Hills from the 405 to the 101. There are many beautiful "vista" points along the corridor where one can stop to see the city and the San Fernando Valley. The "vista" point where one can find information about William Mulholland is located near the 101 freeway right above the Hollywood Bowl.
You can find more information about the Mulholland Scenic Corridor history here:
http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=37
http://www.hollywoodphotographs.com/category/86-1/mulholland-highway/
You can find more information about the Mulholland Scenic Corridor history here:
http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=37
http://www.hollywoodphotographs.com/category/86-1/mulholland-highway/
William Mulholland & California's history:
Mulholland's life and work is closely related to several recurrent themes of California's history.
Below is a list of these themes:
Theme 1: California's boom mentality
Theme 2: California as a land of opportunity
Theme 3: Controversies over land and water
Theme 4: The role of government in the development of California
You can learn more about these themes by clicking the buttons below.
Below is a list of these themes:
Theme 1: California's boom mentality
Theme 2: California as a land of opportunity
Theme 3: Controversies over land and water
Theme 4: The role of government in the development of California
You can learn more about these themes by clicking the buttons below.