Silver Lake Reservoir
Silver Lake resident Dion Neutra -- an architect who trained under his father, the famed Richard Neutra -- stands at a fence that he wants taken down so the public has access to the reservoir. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
The infatuation with Silver Lake Reservoir isn’t new. In 1907, shortly before Silver Lake got its first fill-up, The Times, in a story headlined “STUPENDOUS,” predicted it would become the city’s finest body of water and “a favorite resort for pleasure seekers.” (Robbin Goddard / Los Angeles Times)
Silver Lake resident Dion Neutra has a series of ideas for the surrounding park and lake. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
In 2008, the reservoir was drained because of bromate contamination. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
The prospect of re-imagining an L.A. landmark has sparked a rush of ideas for the Silver Lake Reservoir. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
People drive in from nearby neighborhoods to use the area around the Silver Lake Reservoir. Orlando Tirado practices his balance by jumping rope on a concrete wall next to the water. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Joggers and walkers make use of the 2.2-mile path around the Silver Lake Reservoir. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
In 2013, when a national magazine called Silver Lake the country’s second-best big-city neighborhood, it listed the reservoir as one of the area’s main perks. (Robbin Goddard / Los Angeles Times)