LAist: LAistory: Pilgrimage Bridge

msmerymac

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:53:18 -0800

Jeez, Hollywood Heritage is really good for nothing. I was interested in what you found out about the cross, because I've heard conflicting reports, and then heard that no one really knew the story about it. The whole article was great.

Manny

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:50:04 -0800

This was pretty cool...

joelinton

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:15:50 -0800

Really enjoyed this entry - and this is indeed an excellent bridge worthy of more attention. It certainly deserves recognition for city historic-cultural monument status. Your account weaves together a lot of great history on the bridge itself, the pilgrimage play and the personalities involved. One recommendation: People should go to this bridge (no parking - best to bike or walk) and check it out up close. On the deck there is a plaque that credits the federal Works Progress Administration. Indeed the LA City bridge project (overseen by the venerable Merrill Butler) was part of the federally-funded 1930's works programs. (Shameless self-promotion: There's a listing of local historic bridges in my book Down By The Los Angeles River - published by Wilderness Press in 2005.)

Foodeater

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:53:29 -0800

This is all so fascinating. The other night we were settling in for the Nick Cave show at the Hollywood Bowl and were treated to an awesome moon rise, with the moon and cross lined up just perfectly for a few minutes. I'm not religious but it was awe inspiring nonetheless, and it made me realize that I knew nothing about the cross, how it go there, or why. Now I know... thanks!