Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School - Whittier, CA - WPA Projects on Waymarking.com

"Lou Henry Hoover School is located on a small, quiet residential street, nestled into the Whittier hills, not far from some of the most beautiful, historic homes of the area. We are proud of the beauty of our school, which was designed in 1938 by renowned architect William Harrison. It was built as a WPA Project and the craftsmanship used is remarkable. The building's style is Art Moderne and the Whittier City School District has taken special care to maintain its historical and aesthetic integrity. Students and staff are greeted daily by an intricately sculpted mural which depicts a scene of the early Quakers who founded the city of Whittier more than one hundred years ago, and a sign which bears the words: "What you would want in the life of a nation you must first put into its schools." This quote by Von Humbold[t] provides us with a daily reminder of our mission to help students develop the skills and character necessary for leadership."

This frieze by Bartolo Mako stands over the school's entrance and depicts a scene of the early Quakers who founded the city of Whittier more than one hundred years ago.

Source Notes:
Kevin Starr. "Endangered Dreams: The Great Depression in California." 1996: 318

Reference - The Living New Deal Website:
(visit link)

Project type: Government building (non-park) Date built or created: 1938 Location: 6302 S. Alta Avenue, Whittier, CA City: Whittier, CA Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear Website for additional information: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
To help give a different perspective and to better the waymark for future visitors please tell us about your visit and upload a favorite photograph you took of the waymark.

Although visiting this waymark in person is the only thing required of you to receive credit for your visit, taking the time to add this information is greatly appreciated.

Recent Visits/Logs:

There are no logs for this waymark yet.