Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway - Route 110

This typical view of parkway shows 6 lanes, curving alignment, native sycamore trees and LA-Pasadena historic railroad bridge in background.

Constructed in 1911, the Southwest Museum is the oldest museum in Los Angeles, and houses an internationally significant collection of Native American artifacts collected by Charles Lummis during his lifelong travels in the Southwest.

Via Marisol Park adjacent to Arroyo Seco Parkway. Note the historic wooden guardrail.

Built by the City of Los Angeles, the Avenue 26 Bridge at Cypress Park predates the Arroyo Seco Parkway, but was widened to accommodate the Parkway and the flood control channel in 1938.

The Arroyo Seco Parkway "Cut" due to its original lush landscape was referred to as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. This shot also showcases the two-toned paving, concrete and asphalt, that distinguishes the Parkway even today.

1940 view of recently opened Arroyo Seco Parkway featuring Avenue 64 and York Street bridges with a view to the San Gabriel mountains.

Circa 1938 shot of Via Marisol ramps under construction. The Parkway's use of grade-separated intersections was the first of its kind in the American west.

A man and woman discuss works of art at the Huntington Art Gallery.

California's Arroyo Seco Parkway Scenic Byway receives their designation plaque at the Designation 2002 event at Union Station in Washington DC.

The old, castle-like home of Charles Lummis provides a peaceful retreat within the vibrant green sanctuary of the home's grounds.

A wooden bridge arches over a mossy pond at the Huntington Botanical Gardens.

A historic car sits in front of the restored Palms-Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, with palm trees and blue sky overhead.

A leafy front desk guarded by a lifelike cougar establishes the atmosphere at the Grassy Hollow Visitor Center.

The Grassy Hollow visitor center displays an array interactive and tactile exhibits.

This view from atop Elysian Park showcases Figueroa Tunnels and a view of the Los Angeles skyline.

This detail shot shows the innovative and interesting engineering design accommodating parkland and flood control channel.

Typical of the streets and drives of the Arroyo Seco corridor, Arroyo Drive is lined with native California Oaks and distinguished Craftsman-style bungalows that housed the artists and intellectuals who created the Arroyo Culture.

Constructed in 1906, the York Street bridge predates the Parkway and provides some of its most memorable views. This shot shows the flood control channel constructed in 1940.

Typical of the chain of small to medium city parks along the Arroyo Seco Parkway and channel.

In 1876, the Los Angeles-Pasadena Railroad connected both cities with a steam rail line.

This open spandral arch concrete bridge is typical of the romatic Beaux Arts inspired bridges that grace the Arroyo.

The Oaklawn Railroad waiting shelter was designed by the noted Craftsman architectural firm of Greene and Greene.

Internationally famed icon of the California Craftsman design and pinnacle of the Arroyo style, the Gamble House has been refered to as the "ultimate bungalow."

A series of tunnels through Elysian Park are the gateway to the Arroyo Seco Parkway.