Be informed that Watts Tower is under restoration now (will be approximately until 2020, they say... read more
The Watts Towers were built by immigrant cement worker and tile setter Simon Rodia. The... read more
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Be informed that Watts Tower is under restoration now (will be approximately until 2020, they say) so you can't get inside. Probably for that reason, there is no admission fee, but you can still see it from outside the fence and can also get a...More
The Watts Towers were built by immigrant cement worker and tile setter Simon Rodia. The construction began in 1921 and continued for about 39 years. They are massive, skyward spiralling, tapering columns that basically consumed all of Rodia’s yard and literally towered over his home....More
Incredible monument to a man who ready wanted to do something great. Leave all your ghetto preconceptions behind. And this has nothing to do with the civil rights movement or Watts riot. I felt very safe. Just an amazingly piece of work by an immigrant...More
I was looking forward to see the Watts Towers while was on a day trip to L.A. It was very hard to find due to a lots of detours in the neigbourhood. It was cordoned off and we weren't able to see it properly. It...More
These historic towers are flanked by small houses which the art center has enhanced with owner permission , picaresque mosaics that are very nice. Presently one can only walk around the perimeter because there is a fence around it for conservation due to a rather...More
Watts Towers was very interesting. However if you’re planning to go it is going to close soon for 3 years. You can look at the from beyond the gate I’m guessing, but not do the tour. The towers were the result of one man’s obsession....More
Spawned in the burbs of Watts LA, a low income crime area, a creation of towers built by a man who had concrete and rebar for materials. This is an historical site and well worth the visit.
Some of the art work is nice and kind of reminds me of Gaudi with its folky eclecticism but don’t expect to see these structures off the freeway as they’re much smaller than you’d expect. Honestly I was also put off by the surrounding area...More
The people who work onsite are helpful and dedicated. The actual artwork is inspiring and best seen on a tour. The DVD afterwards is not long, and it has some great images and music to accompany the soundtrack of people speaking. You can also look...More
These rebar, concrete and tile towers were built over about a thirty year span from the 20's to the 50's. The creator then moved away and never came back. Go here, pay the $7 for the tour, it is worth it. Wander through the art...More
