Eloy Torrez and "Aztec Princess" model at mural dedication
Alternative Title
Shades of L.A. Photo Collection
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Shades of L.A. is an archive of photographs representing the contemporary and historic diversity of families in Los Angeles. Images were chosen from family albums and include daily life, social organizations, work, personal and holiday celebrations, and migration and immigration activities. Made possible and accessible through the generous support of the Security Pacific National Bank, Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners, Photo Friends, California Council for the Humanities, the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, and the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
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Description
Artist, Eloy Torrez (right) and "Aztec Princess" model at mural dedication. The large mural painted on the side of a building at the energy plant owned by Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners I at 2045 East Vernon Avenue is titled "Aztec Princess". It was painted by artist Eloy Torrez and is a portrait of the artist's girlfriend (seen here).
Torrez, Eloy Sunlaw Energy Partners (Firm) Models (Persons)--California--Vernon Artists--California--Vernon Vernon (Calif.) Shades of L.A. Collection photographs Shades of L.A. Mexican American photographs
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