GILBERT A. CEDILLO
COUNCILMEMBER
FIRST DISTRICT
Join Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks and Department of Cultural Affairs
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
12:00PM
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE STATUE UNVEILING
LINCOLN PARK
3501 Valley Blvd. Lincoln Heights, CA 90031(off Valley Blvd near lake)
History:
The Florence Nightingale sculpture, created by David Edstrom, is a 9’ h x 3’ l x 4’ w figurative sculpture that
commemorates the life of Florence Nightingale and her contributions to the nursing profession. The sculpture is
made from cast stone and depicts Florence in a nurse uniform with hat and long flowing dress. In the sculpture,
as Florence is situated on a base, she holds a lamp with her right hand and protects the flame with the left hand.
The sculpture was commissioned during the 1930’s New Deal Era for the Works Progress Administration
(WPA), and funded by the Hospital Council of Southern California. The artwork was gifted to the City of Los
Angeles, and with approval from the Los Angeles Municipal Art Commission in 1937, officially became
accepted into the City’s Art Collection.
Restoration Project:
Based on their specialization in conservation efforts of built heritage, a term that encompasses art, architecture,
museum collections, and public spaces, Rosa Lowinger & Associates was selected to conserve and restore the
Florence Nightingale sculpture.
For More Information and to RSVP Contact:
Jose Rodriguez (323) 550-1538 or [email protected]