If you have a deep interest in the solar system and want to view it then make your way to the Stone Ridge Observatory. The small establishment was founded by a group of young astronomers. The machines used at the observatory are the 0.76-m (30-inch) f/6 Newtonian reflector, 15-cm (6-inch) f/15 Refractor - Guide Scope, the 0.3-m (12-inch) f/11 Classical Cassegrain, SBIG STV CCD and many more that are used to capture and view the celestial bodies. If you want to visit this attraction then do contact the committee and take an appointment.
In a city not known for tall skyscrapers, this impressive structure is the indisputable centerpiece of the Los Angeles skyline. U.S. Bank Tower, the tallest building west of the Mississippi River, stands 73-stories high and was designed in 1990 by the architectural firm of Pei, Cobb, Freed and Partners. It is perhaps most famous for being the first building destroyed by the aliens in the blockbuster movie Independence Day and features prominently in every contemporary L.A. skyline picture. Presently the building houses some of the most prestigious banking and law firms in town.
Anderton Court, a classic Frank Lloyd Wright structure is located near the O'Neill House in Beverly Hills. One of his last designs in the L.A. area, it was constructed during the 50s in what remains one of the prime shopping districts in Los Angeles. It is one of the master architect's more eccentric creations, with each part of the structure angling off in a different direction, while a circular ramp provides a cohesive center, finally leading to a jagged tower.
A preserve for film and television of every genre, the archive has nearly a quarter of a million programs which are accessible to the public. Most of the screenings are presented at the James Bridges Theater in the form of film festivals focusing on the work of a director, actor, genre or time period. Some recent topics have included Marcello Mastroianni, Dariush Mehrjui, James Whale, Desert Island Movies and 1968.
This replica of a 17th century Finnish smokehouse was erected on the grounds of the Feynes Mansion, once the home of the Finnish Consulate. At the consulate, Y.A. Paloheimo gathered an impressive collection of antiquities from his homeland, many of which are on display here. The visiting hours are very limited, so be sure to carefully plan a trip here. Still, it is most definitely worth the effort. The admission price for Finnish Folk Art Museum includes entry to the Pasadena Historical Museum located in the adjacent Feynes Mansion.
Clustered on a three-block stretch of Wilshire Boulevard sit five museums with different kinds of collections: California Craft & Folk Art Museum, Carole and Barry Kaye Museum of Miniatures, George C. Page Museum/La Brea Tar Pits, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Petersen Automotive Museum. There's something for everyone's taste at the Museum Row. Make a day of it and eat dinner in one of the nearby restaurants.