Chicano Park
Chicano Park in San Diego was born out of protests by the local residents of Barrio Logan to the incursion, development and takeover of their neighborhood near Interstate 5 and the Coronado Bridge. In 1970, the local government reneged on a promise to build a park and began construction of a parking lot, resulting in occupation of the land for twelve days. While the creation of the park was actually begun on the day of the takeover, the murals and artwork that brought the park to prominence were not begun until 1973. It has become the largest collection of mural art in America. It is a San Diego Historical Site, a National Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.
San Diego, San Diego County
Photographer: Al Russell
Photographer: Jacki Roberts