MacArthur Park was created in the 1880's under the name Westlake Park, and later renamed in honor of General Douglas MacArthur; by the 1890's, it was a vacation destination surrounded by luxury hotels; in the early part of the 20th century, the area became known as the Champs Elysees of Los Angeles. MacArthur Park has been designated city of Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument #100. This nighttime picture shows MacArthur Park's artificial lake and boathouse, as well as several high-rise buildings in the background. Included is a building heralding the location of the Westlake Theatre. In the middle of the photo, a couple can be seen relaxing as their canoe floats across the lake, its surface giving a lovely reflection of the boathouse lights and surrounding area.
Westlake Theatre (Los Angeles, Calif.) Outdoor recreation--California--Los Angeles Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--Los Angeles Lakes--California--Los Angeles Neon signs--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments Reflections Night photographs Westlake (Los Angeles, Calif.) MacArthur Park (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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