Watts Towers
Simon Rodia spent 33 years building these 17 soaring towers of steel, cement, tile and bottle glass by hand in his backyard.
- Open
- Tours on selected days; check the website
- Price
- Free to see from the fence; paid tours
- Time Needed
- 45 minutes
- Address
- 1727 E 107th St, Los Angeles, CA 90002Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- 103rd St/Watts Towers station (A Line).
Why Go
An Italian immigrant construction worker, Rodia built them alone between 1921 and 1954, then gave away the property and left. They're a National Historic Landmark and a beloved symbol of South LA. The arts center next door runs guided tours.
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