This picture shows two young boys boating in Westlake Park (now MacArthur Park) with the boathouse in the background. In the mid-1800's, this area was a swampland; 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. June 21, 1939.
Outdoor recreation--California--Los Angeles Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--Los Angeles Lakes--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments Westlake (Los Angeles, Calif.) MacArthur Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Works Progress Administration Collection photographs
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