WILLIAM MULHOLLAND AND THE RISE OF L.A. CARD DECK a pattern by Gee's Bend

a pattern by Gee's Bend quilter Lucy T

“The roses are glorious

and a convenient divided front pocket

Handmade paper flowers mounted in a shadow box frame

WILLIAM MULHOLLAND AND THE RISE OF L.A. CARD DECK a pattern by Gee's BendWilliam Mulholland presided over the creation of a water system that forever changed the course of southern California's history. Mulholland, a self taught engineer, was the chief architect of the Owens Valley Aqueducta project ranking in magnitude and daring with the Panama Canalthat brought water to semi arid Los Angeles from the lush Owens Valley. The story of Los Angeles's quest for water is both famous and notorious: it has been the subject of