Whitewashed Adobe: The Rise of Los Angeles and the Remaking of Its Mexican Past
A historical study of how Los Angeles reshaped its Mexican heritage to create a new civic identity during its growth as a major American city.
About This Book
Whitewashed Adobe examines the transformation of Los Angeles during its rise as a major American city.
The book investigates how civic leaders and institutions reinterpreted the city's Mexican past to align with emerging Anglo-American narratives.
It highlights the selective preservation and erasure of cultural heritage in the construction of modern Los Angeles.
The study draws on archival sources to trace changes in public memory, urban planning, and historical representation.
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