Torrance High School Mural – Torrance CA

In 1936-1937, Anna Katharine Skeele painted mural titled “Home Life in Old Taos” which was commissioned by the Federal Arts Project (FAP). Skeele was a Monrovia, California based artist known for her portraits and focus on Native Americans in the… read more

Torrance High School Auditorium – Torrance CA

Torrance High School auditorium (with bas-reliefs) - Torrance CA

Torrance High School, which opened in 1917, was renovated with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1934 and 1935. Later in 1938, the PWA funded the construction of a new moderne-style auditorium designed by Wesley Eager. The new… read more

Torrance High School Renovation – Torrance CA

Torrance High School - Torrance CA

Torrance High School, which opened in 1917, was renovated with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1934 and 1935. In January 1934, the PWA allocated $9,380,000 to the Los Angeles Unified School District for the rehabilitation of schools… read more