In 1913, William Mulholland engineered a massive aqueduct to transport water from the Owens Valley to the small city of Los Angeles. This decision created a lasting impact for both locations, one we can still see today.
Featuring stunning images from our over 100-year-old archive and visits to Vasquez Rocks, the La Brea Tar Pits, and other historic sites; Beyond Becoming Los Angeles is an educational series telling the little-known stories and history of L.A. County.
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commons.wikimedia.org/w/index..., Los Angeles Aqueduct footage provided by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power