Centinela Park water fountain
Description
Otherwise known as Centinela Park. The WPA built the park’s water fountain and eight tennis courts in the 1930s. Other structures may have been built at that time too–more documentation is needed.
From an article in Inglewood Today: “Archibald Garner was also commissioned to create the water fountain monument at the outcropping of the springs in then Centinela Park, now Vincent Park. The fountain was originally designed to provide water for adults, children, and dogs… Garner chose granite for his sculpture. It is made of chunks of stone of various sizes, placed irregularly to form a low column with a polished end showing here and there to add interest. There are three granite plaques in the fountain. They speak to the water of the springs, the dedication of the fountain to the people, and dedication. The Centinela Springs monument was dedicated on October 9, 1939, and is California State Landmark #363. The fountain has not worked for years and the apparatus has been removed. Inglewood Historic Preservation Alliance (IHPA) is working to have both monuments cleaned, conserved, and the fountain restored.”
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Edward Vincent Park Tennis Courts
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Centinela Park tennis courts, National Archives and Records Administration, Neg. 19985-D
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“Construction activity at Centinella Bowl, Inglewood, prior to outdoor performance of ‘Aida’, August, 1937. San Diego. Calif.”
Centinella Bowl, Inglewood
"Construction activity at Centinella Bowl, Inglewood, prior to outdoor performance of 'Aida', August, 1937. San Diego. Calif."
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“Construction activity at Centinella Bowl, Inglewood, prior to outdoor performanoe of Aida’, August 1, 1937 – San Diego, Calif.”
Construction activity at Centinella Bowl
"Construction activity at Centinella Bowl, Inglewood, prior to outdoor performanoe of Aida', August 1, 1937 - San Diego, Calif."
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Centinela Park amphitheater
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Centinela Park pool structures
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Centinela Park stone work
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“Swimming Pool and bath house in Centinella Park built by WPA.”
Swimming Pool and bath house
"Swimming Pool and bath house in Centinella Park built by WPA."
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how old is centinela park? who designed it?
thanks,
mac billups
Yes how come there no information given on the swimming pool when it opens how much is the fare the hours and days and tell them to answer the line all them teenagers and no responsible Adult…come on Inglewood were so better than that …
You’ll have to go to the official municipal website for that information. We merely document some of this location’s historical roots.