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The Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park is a state park and historic site in Los Angeles, California. It features the Watts Towers.

The Watts Towers, also known as the Towers of Simon Rodia, are a series of 17 interconnected structures or sculptures made by the Italian immigrant Sabato ?Simon? Rodia. He worked on the site in his private property for 33 years during his spare time from 1921 to 1954. The towers became famous all over the world that when the city tried to razed it down, massive opposition stood against it. With the help of some experts and artists, the site was preserved and even turned into the Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park. The towers are also designated as a US National Historic Landmark, California Historical Landmark, and a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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