, ,

Old wagon wheel found entombed in Echo Park Lake

Image via the LA Times

Of the official list of things found at the bottom of Echo Park Lake during the rehabilitation project (which we published last November), some of the stranger items included a payphone and a parking enforcement boot, along with a couple of guns and knives. But during the past few months of the Lake rehabilitation project, construction workers have been digging up the bottom of the mucky lake bed, and moving enough dirt that they’ve unearthed something from Echo Park’s history.

From the Sunday LA Times, a fascinating story on the uncovering of a rusty 1880s-era wagon wheel by a construction worker digging with a backhoe last May. Now, Echo Park Lake was established as a park in the 1890s, but the lake had been there for some time and served as a reservoir for the surrounding farms and ranches. In the LA Times story, experts determined – after some speculation about its authenticity, and if it was from a farm wagon or a stagecoach wagon – that it was indeed a farm wagon wheel.

It may not be the most ground-breaking thing to find buried in the lake, but it is incredibly fascinating. It’s a glimpse into the history of Echo Park, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, and what it was like before the roads were paved, before the neighborhood was built, and before we were a city.

It would be great to have all of the items pulled from the lake bed up for display!

1589 replies
« Older CommentsNewer Comments »
  1. Eliseo Blansett says:

    I’m amazed, I have to admit. Seldom do I encounter a blog that’s equally educative and interesting, and let me tell you, you have hit the nail on the head. The problem is something too few men and women are speaking intelligently about. Now i’m very happy I came across this during my search for something relating to this.

  2. support and service says:

    You could certainly see your skills in the paintings you write. The arena hopes for more passionate writers such as you who are not afraid to say how they believe. All the time go after your heart.

  3. i99Club says:

    An interesting discussion is worth comment. I believe that you should publish more on this subject matter, it may not be a taboo subject but usually people don’t discuss these issues. To the next! Cheers.

  4. Catherin Dancel says:

    I would prefer to thank you for the efforts you have put in writing this website. I’m hoping the identical high-grade site publish from you within the upcoming at the same time. Really your creative writing skills has encouraged me to get my own web-site now. Really the blogging is spreading its wings rapidly. Your create up is an excellent example of it.

  5. The BP says:

    After checking out a handful of the articles on your website, I honestly appreciate your way of writing a blog. I saved it to my bookmark site list and will be checking back in the near future. Please visit my website too and tell me your opinion.

  6. are newspaper names italicized apa says:

    Magnificent goods from you, man. I’ve understand
    your stuff previous to and you are just extremely excellent.
    I actually like what you’ve acquired here, certainly like what you’re saying and the way in which
    you say it. You make it enjoyable and you still take care of to keep it sensible.
    I can’t wait to read much more from you. This is really a wonderful site.

  7. Safwa Law Firm says:

    Spot on with this write-up, I truly believe that this amazing site needs a great deal more attention. I’ll probably be returning to read through more, thanks for the advice.

  8. Carmella Hurley says:

    An intriguing discussion is worth comment. I think that you ought to publish more on this issue, it may not be a taboo matter but typically people do not speak about such topics. To the next! Best wishes!

  9. coconut oil health benefits says:

    With havin so much content and articles do you ever run into any issues of plagorism or copyright violation? My website
    has a lot of unique content I’ve either authored myself or outsourced but it
    looks like a lot of it is popping it up all over the internet without
    my permission. Do you know any ways to help prevent
    content from being stolen? I’d really appreciate it.

  10. coconut oil health benefits says:

    Great beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your website, how could i subscribe
    for a blog web site? The account aided me a acceptable deal.
    I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast
    provided bright clear concept

  11. benefits of coconut oil says:

    After looking at a few of the blog posts on your web page, I seriously like your way of writing a blog.
    I book-marked it to my bookmark webpage list and will be checking
    back in the near future. Take a look at my web site as well and let me know
    what you think.

  12. plenty of fish dating site says:

    Wonderful beat ! I wish to apprentice whilst you amend
    your site, how could i subscribe for a weblog website?
    The account aided me a appropriate deal. I have been tiny bit familiar
    of this your broadcast offered shiny clear idea

  13. plenty of fish dating site says:

    Hello! I know this is kinda off topic however I’d figured
    I’d ask. Would you be interested in trading
    links or maybe guest writing a blog article or vice-versa?
    My blog addresses a lot of the same subjects as yours and I believe we
    could greatly benefit from each other. If you might be interested feel
    free to send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!
    Awesome blog by the way!

  14. togel Singapore says:

    Simply wish to say your article is as astounding. The clearness to your post is simply great and that i could suppose you’re an expert on this subject.
    Well with your permission allow me to grasp your
    feed to stay updated with impending post. Thank you a million and please keep up the
    rewarding work.

  15. plenty of fish dating site says:

    Its such as you learn my thoughts! You appear to know a lot about this, like you
    wrote the ebook in it or something. I believe that you could do
    with a few % to force the message home a little bit, but instead of that, that is excellent blog.
    An excellent read. I’ll definitely be back.

  16. Candi Crockarell says:

    Your style is very unique compared to other people I’ve read stuff from. I appreciate you for posting when you’ve got the opportunity, Guess I’ll just bookmark this site.

  17. coconut oil was says:

    My coder is trying to persuade me to move to .net from PHP.
    I have always disliked the idea because of the expenses. But he’s tryiong none the less.
    I’ve been using Movable-type on a number of websites for about a year and am nervous about switching to another platform.
    I have heard excellent things about blogengine.net.
    Is there a way I can transfer all my wordpress posts into it?
    Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated!

  18. coconut oil or says:

    Nice weblog right here! Additionally your web site so much up very fast!
    What host are you the usage of? Can I get your affiliate link in your host?
    I desire my website loaded up as fast as yours lol

  19. coconut oil that says:

    Hello, i feel that i saw you visited my web site
    thus i got here to return the favor?.I’m trying to in finding issues to enhance
    my website!I assume its good enough to make use of a few of your concepts!!

  20. coconut oil is says:

    It’s actually a cool and useful piece of info. I am glad that you just shared this helpful information with us.
    Please keep us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.

  21. was coconut oil says:

    Link exchange is nothing else except it is only placing the other person’s website link on your page at
    appropriate place and other person will also do similar in favor of you.

  22. plenty of fish dating site says:

    After I originally commented I appear to have clicked the -Notify me
    when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on each time a comment is added I
    get 4 emails with the exact same comment. Is there a
    way you can remove me from that service? Thanks!

  23. plenty of fish dating site says:

    Do you mind if I quote a few of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to your
    website? My blog site is in the exact same area of interest as yours and my users would genuinely benefit from a lot of the information you
    present here. Please let me know if this alright with you.
    Thank you!

« Older CommentsNewer Comments »

Comments are closed.