The Collins Family on the Web - Downtown Los Angeles

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Doug's cousin Jamie drove up from his home south of downtown to visit us for the day.

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A 'foot shot' with Jamie outside the Grammy Museum

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This is the design of the first Grammy Award.

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After the architecture tour, we visited the Grammy Museum.

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Our seats were in the 4th Level balcony. There is a 5th Level balcony above us. The chair upholstery matches the carpet.

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We attended a performance on one of our free evenings. There is extensive use of Douglas fir in the Concert Hall.

The Walt Disney Concert Hall at night

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Kathryn poses with one of downtown LA's automated delivery vehicles.

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The Grand Rotunda is encircled by the pastel-toned murals of scenes from California history by Dean Cornwell. Unveiled in 1933.

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Ceiling and chandelier in the Los Angeles Library's Grand Rotunda

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Los Angeles Public Library (1926) - designed by Bertram Goodhue

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