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"Lost L.A.: Descanso Gardens" explores the history of one of Southern California's most beloved public gardens. From its pre-colonial origins as an oak woodland to its contemporary role as a living museum, the film examines how the Descanso Gardens reflects the social, political, and cultural evolution of Los Angeles.
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Lost L.A.
Ancient oaks and sycamores marked the boundaries of many Mexican-era rancho land grants.
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Lost L.A.
The Los Angeles region's gardens can be seen as both sites of privilege and migration projects.
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Lost L.A.
Nowhere else in the country have imported flora so overpowered the native.
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Lost L.A.
Descanso Gardens acquired its prize collection of Camellias during World War II from incarcerated Japanese-American growers.
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Lost L.A.
"Lost L.A.: Descanso Gardens" explores the history of one of southern California's most-beloved public gardens.
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Lost L.A.
In this short excerpt from "Lost L.A.: Descanso Gardens," learn the often-untold history of camellias in California.
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