Science Museum Planned
* Re “The ‘Big Wow,’ ” April 18:
Los Angeles is establishing a pattern of turning misfortune into benefit, if you look at recent events. When most of the buildings of the California Museum of Science and Industry were closed because they did not meet the earthquake code, it seemed a terrible blow. Now, after several years, enormous work and $264 million, a wonderful new facility, with the improved name of California ScienCenter, is emerging.
The same pattern of rebirth occurred with our Los Angeles Public Library and Hollywood Library. Both were torched and it seemed a total calamity. But people scrambled to dry the books, clear the rubble and make plans for bigger and better structures. Now, they exist.
Logically, progress should occur in a more orderly manner. We should not have to be focused into a crisis mode to advance. But the fact that Angelenos have that fight-back spirit is a major contributor to making our city great.
SHIRLEY THOMAS, Chairman
Aerospace Historical Committee
California Museum of Science and Industry
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