Today's post is dedicated to one of our favorite places to bike, hike, picnic, and star gaze: The Griffith Observatory. Angelenos know it as the domed, white, art deco building sticking out of the side of a hill, but "the Observatory" is the place where amateur and professional astronomers congregate to study the skies. In addition to being a bastion of the
best science ever and housing a friggin'
Tesla Coil, the Griffith Observatory also serves as the backdrop to a very iconic movie: The ending sequence of
Rebel Without A Cause. You know, that one movie with this guy in it:
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| Be Still My Heart |
The area surrounding the facility includes a network of hiking and biking paths, the
Greek Theatre just a mile (give or take) down the road, quiet picnic areas, and breathtaking views of the City of Los Angeles. Inside the observatory you will find a mural resting inside the lobby's rotunda, painted by Hugo Ballin in 1935. A myriad of rooms teach you about the many nuances of the celestial bodies and a Planetarium hosts incredible short films detailing the history of science and other nerdy exploits.
Since we are so enamored with this beautiful, quintessential LA point of interest, we're making it the first post in a series we're calling "Iconic L.A." In this post series, we'll share with you all the places in the City of Los Angeles where we derive every day inspiration for our brand. We'll share the ugly. We'll share the stunning, the beautiful, and we'll show you the mundane. Because, in the end, all of these spots influence and contribute to a certain attitude Whiskey & Cigarettes Co. embodies: The L.A. lifestyle.
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| James Dean Memorial |
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| Rotunda Mural: History of Science |
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