Description
Lecture Registration
Location
Central Garden
Date & Time
April 15th: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Evening Lecture: Paul Haddad - Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles
This talk traces the improbable rise of Los Angeles through the prism of six visionaries who had outsize influence on the city’s growth: Phineas Banning, Harrison Gray Otis, Henry Huntington, Harry Chandler, William Mulholland, and Moses Sherman. Through his discussion, Haddad shows reveals that Los Angeles is not a paradise found, but a paradise that was willed into existence.
Paul Haddad is a prolific writer. He specializes in the Los Angeles area but also has written three novels. In addition, he has been nominated for multiple Emmys as a documentary producer. His resent book, Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles, was on the Los Aneles Times nonfiction, best seller list last year.
Cancellation Policy
Please note if you need to cancel, you must send your cancellation request to education@slgardens.org no later than 5 business days in advance of the scheduled class for a full refund. If less than 5 business days, you will not be eligible for a refund.
