Los Angeles City Hall

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/los-angeles-city-hall

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Los Angeles City Hall built?1928
2. What is the architectural style?Art Deco and Byzantine-Romanesque influences
3. Why does Los Angeles City Hall have a dome and lantern?The dome and lantern make the building look special and help people recognize it on the skyline.
4. Where is Los Angeles City Hall located?It sits in the Civic Center district, taking up a whole city block in downtown Los Angeles.

Civic Center: A designated urban area housing key government buildings and public institutions.
Mayor: The chief executive officer of a municipal government, elected by the populace.
City Council: The legislative body of a city, responsible for enacting local laws and ordinances.
Municipal Governance: The administration and management of a city's affairs and services.