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The City That Dreams Built.
Los Angles began as a small pueblo, isolated by mountains and desert and the lack of a good harbor. The region also lacked coal, iron, timber, and water -- all necessary for industrial growth. Oranges, oil, movies, and tourism spurred economic development. By the early 20th century, railroads were built, a harbor was dredged, and water was piped in from the Sierra Nevada and the Colorado River.
Los Angeles has grown to be among the largest and most dynamic urban centers in the world. |