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  2. Alice Wilson Frothingham - Wikipedia

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    Alice Wilson Frothingham (May 10, 1902 – August 21, 1976) [1] was a ceramics expert, specially chosen by Archer Milton Huntington for the Hispanic Society of America. [2] She continues to be highly referenced in her work on ceramics, specifically Spanish Glass. [2] She published works through the 1940s and 1950s on Spanish glass and pottery.

  3. María de los Ángeles Alvariño González - Wikipedia

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    A research vessel of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography is named "Ángeles Alvariño". The vessel was launched in 2012 by Ángeles's daughter, Maria de los Angeles Leira Alvariño. [5] Google created a Doodle for its home page in many countries on October 3, 2021, to celebrate the 105th birthday of Dr. Ángeles Alvariño. [6] [7]

  4. Spanish Colonial Revival architecture - Wikipedia

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    The Spanish Colonial Revival of Mexico has a distinct origin from the style developed in the United States. Following the Mexican Revolution, there was a wave of nationalism that emphasized national culture, including in architecture. The neocolonial style arose as a response to European eclecticism (favored during the Porfiriato).

  5. List of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments in Downtown ...

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    Landmark downtown Los Angeles hotel 61: Philharmonic Auditorium: July 2, 1969: 427 W. Fifth St. Downtown Los Angeles: Site of former home of Los Angeles Philharmonic; since demolished 64: Plaza Park: April 1, 1970: Between Chavez Ave., Main St., Los Angeles St. and Plaza Old Plaza District

  6. History of Los Angeles - Wikipedia

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    The history of Los Angeles began in 1781 when 44 settlers from central New Spain (modern Mexico) established a permanent settlement in what is now Downtown Los Angeles, as instructed by Spanish Governor of Las Californias, Felipe de Neve, and authorized by Viceroy Antonio María de Bucareli.

  7. Los Angeles Pobladores - Wikipedia

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    William M. Mason, historian of Los Angeles and early California, uncovered the ethnic richness of the Pueblo de la Reina de los Angeles through extensive research.Mason, one of three founders of the Los Angeles Historical Society, authored six books and several articles regarding the early history and cultures around Southern California and he is credited with helping to uncover the ethnic ...

  8. Maritime history of California - Wikipedia

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    The maritime history of California can be divided into several periods: the Native American period; European exploration period from 1542 to 1769; the Spanish colonial period, 1769 to 1821; the Mexican period, 1821 to 1847; and United States statehood period, which continues to the present day.

  9. Campo de Cahuenga - Wikipedia

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    The original adobe structure was demolished in 1900. The city of Los Angeles provided funds for the purchase of the property in 1923, and a Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival style replica "adobe" ranch house was built by the city following an effort led by Irene T. Lindsay, then president of the San Fernando Valley Historical Society, and dedicated on November 2, 1950.