U.S. Courthouse: Lion Sculptures – Los Angeles CA

City:
Los Angeles, CA

Site Type:
Sculpture and Bas Relief, Art Works

New Deal Agencies:
Arts Programs, Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

Completed:
1938

Artist:
Henry Lion

Quality of Information:
Moderate

Marked:
Unknown

Site Survival:
Extant

Description

These cast stone eagle facades decorating the outside of the courthouse were carved by Henry Lion in 1938 with support from the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.

Source notes

U.S. General Services Administration, "Eagle"

www.publicartinla.com

Location Info

312 North Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles County

Location notes: Was originally built to serve as both a post office and a courthouse.

Coordinates: 34.0552, -118.2414

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