lummis – Transiting Los Angeles

Charles Lummis’ Castle of Stone: El Alisal

Hidden above the Arroyo Seco Freeway is a stone castle, which was once the home of the fascinating character who founded the Southwest Museum.

The Forgotten Museum: the Southwest Museum

The Southwest Museum might be my favorite building in L.A. It’s a captivating half-ruin that still functions as a museum, and is easy to reach on the Gold Line.