I was impressed with the variety of techniques and materials used in creating the designs — tile, glass, shells. broken bottles and dinnerware and all kinds of everyday objects pressed into the wet cement to form a design (like a hammer!) The dizzying grace of the looming beauty above — OH WOW — they are marvelous. The patio areas inside the walls were unsung design glory too. The lil’ Italian immigrant creator was blessed with great imagination, fine construction capabilities and artistic talent. These are a sort of compliment to Gaudi’s rooflines in Spain.

I wish you continued success with the preservation. It is my hope many visitors pass through your gateways long into the future and are wooed to fall in love with the place like I did.