Ernest Batchelder & The Roebling Building

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ABOUT THIS EVENT:

Join LAVA – The Los Angeles Visionaries Association in The Roebling Building in Downtown LA’s Arts District for an historical discussion of the custom Ernest Batchelder decorative tile — a gift from Mr. Roebling’s employees — in the building’s original corner lobby.

The figural tiles portray the history of the company and its signature product, spun metal rope cable, and its use to solve a wide variety of engineering challenges. Also on view in the lobby is the remarkable curving staircase, partially constructed of the metal rope also used in the suspension of the Brooklyn Bridge.

The talk will be conducted by LAVA Visionary and Southern California tile expert Brian Kaiser, who with LAVA has previously presented on Batchelder’s Dutch Chocolate Shop. Brian will discuss the tile commission in the larger context the development of Batchelder’s work in Los Angeles, and the possible later integration of these custom designs into his commercial catalog.

The Roebling Building is the home of the Angel City Brewery, and we invite you to allow yourself time before or after the presentation to sample their fine brewed beers and ales.

Learn more about Batchelder’s work in Los Angeles, and here at the Roebling Building, in Liz Arnold’s recent article.