Drawing of proposed lake in Chavez Ravine, 1958

Photograph of an sketch by Don May of a proposed lake in Chavez Ravine, 1958. "From: Joe Alvine & Co., 1052 West 6th Street (MA 5-7519), Los Angeles 17, California; For: Don Anderson; For imediate release" -- typed on verso.; "Council hears public lake for Chavez Ravine proposal -- A public lake for Chavez Ravine if courts rule against the Los Angeles Dodgers' contract was proposed before the Los Angeles City Council today by Assemblyman Don Anderson, 45th district. Artist's sketch (above) was presented to Councilmen to show how area would look developed as a lake. Anderson expressed belief state would lend assistance to project, which he said would give people needed recreational facilities and help beautify downtown section." -- caption on verso.