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ANSWER: The tridomed murals are in the portlier of the main entrance to the General Hospital. And there may be those who recognized the portrait in right upper center (the one being held by the young child) as that of Hippocrates, the Greek physician so revered by the medical profession. The murals were created in 1932. KNOW YOUR CITY, NO.171 -- Although thousands of people pass beneath these colorful and impressive murals, chances are that few will know where they are. Hint: this ceiling has something to do with healing. A well-known figure is seen at top center, right. To learn the correct answer, turn to Page 30, Part l.
Type
image
Format
b&w negative
Identifier
uclalat_1429_b257_95950GL ark:/21198/zz0002t7gj
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Mural painting and decoration--California--Los Angeles County Cupolas--California--Los Angeles Landmarks Arts Los Angeles County General Hospital--Buildings
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
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