A Los Angeles icon since 1935, the legendary Griffith Observatory closes for its first-ever renovation March 06, 2002 Griffith Observatory, overlooking downtown Los Angeles, has afforded many a first glimpse of the largest and most mysterious ecosystem: the night sky. Its public planetarium, museum, and free telescopes atop Mount Hollywood bring the public closer to the stars like no other institution in the world... Published by Preservation Online March 1, 2002. Link: Click here to read the full story Education | Arts & Culture | Civic & Social | Urban Revitalization About Levin & Associates | News | Home