You have to see it to believe it. In the middle of an inner-city neighborhood most famous for the racial riots of the 1960's, The Watts Towers rise high into the clouds and spear the sky. The historical landmark consists of 17 spires constructed of steel and concrete mortar and shrouded in mosaics of recycled glass, porcelain, shells, rock and other found objects. They were erected over a 30 year span by one immigrant man, Simon Rodia, as a nod to "nuestro pueblo" (our town). It is a wonderful art installation of whimsey and creativity and truly awe-inspiring to see this magnificent contribution made by one man as a labor of love, indeed, a symbol of love embedded in the earth for all time and humanity.
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