“La Corte Hall. Have you ever wondered about its story?” I asked the group. Right before us stood La Corte Hall a significant building on the California State University Dominguez Hills campus. It’s more than just classrooms and offices.
La Corte Hall wasn’t always La Corte Hall. Originally it was planned as a Classroom and Faculty Office Building. Think of the countless hours spent designing it. Think of the architects Carey K. Jenkins and their meticulous drawings. Those drawings are preserved in the CSUDH Archives. They tell a story in themselves. A story of careful planning and vision for the future.
The groundbreaking ceremony was a big event. President Leo Cain himself was there. He stood alongside other important figures like Tom Bullock and Tom Unterbrink. The photo of this event is a treasured artifact at the CSUDH Archives. These individuals represented the hopes and dreams of a growing university. They represented a dedication to education and the betterment of the community. Their vision lives on within these walls.
La Corte Hall houses the University Art Gallery. The gallery is open most days of the week. It’s free to the public. There is a digital guide accessible via the Bloomberg Connects app. This app allows virtual exploration of the gallery and its exhibits including the Brackish Water Los Angeles exhibition.
La Corte Hall is more than bricks and mortar. It’s a place where history and art merge. It’s a testament to those who came before. It’s a living part of the campus community’s ongoing narrative. It’s a place where new ideas are sparked and where future generations will learn and grow. It holds the past. Yet it embraces the future. It’s a true treasure. It’s La Corte Hall. It’s a place worth exploring.