Oasis Presents: William Mulholland: The Controversial L.A. Aqueduct and the St. Francis Dam Disaster
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You saw William Mulholland in the movie Chinatown, but that highly fictionalized film only scratched the surface of this controversial figure. In one of the greatest civil engineering feats in American history, William Mulholland designed and built the Los Angeles Aqueduct, which transported water 233 miles from the picturesque Owens Valley south to Los Angeles. Completed in 1913, the aqueduct made him a hero to Angelenos, but fifteen years later, the St. Francis Dam above Los Angeles burst, killing over 400 people and effectively ending his career.
This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to pre-register.
Recommended for adults.
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Mission Valley Branch Library
The Mission Valley Branch Library is one of the thirty-five branches of the San Diego Public Library system. The 19,760 sq. ft. facility was opened July 20, 2002. The Library received an Orchid Award from the San Diego Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for "Best Institutional Design" and "Best Divine Details" for the lighted tree columns/sculptures throughout the facility. The Library includes a large community meeting room, seminar rooms, a children's library, an outdoor patio with a children's garden which has a flowing river sculpture, a computer lab and a mezzanine and terrace. Its excellent collection of books and media, central location, and close proximity to retailers and a trolley stop have made it a popular Library destination for many San Diegans.