Sabato Rodia's Towers in Watts: Art, Migrations, Development

"A rich array of perspectives on the creative work of the eccentric immigrant laborer who created one of the most mysterious landmarks of Los Angeles." —Donna Gabaccia, Professor of History, University of Minnesota

The Watts Towers, wondrous objects of art and architecture, were created over the course of three decades by a determined, single-minded artist, Sabato Rodia, an Italian immigrant laborer who wanted to do "something big." Now a National Historic Landmark and internationally re...