Today In SCV History: November 5, 1913 - Grand Opening Of Los Angeles Aqueduct Today In SCV History: November 5, 1913
Today In SCV History: November 5, 1913 - Grand Opening Of Los Angeles Aqueduct
Today In SCV History: November 5, 1913
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Date: 11/05/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
Los Angeles Aqueduct Opens in 1913, Transforming the Region and Draining Owens Valley
The Los Angeles Aqueduct opened on Nov. 5, 1913, carrying Owens Valley water 233 miles by gravity through the Santa Clarita region to support Los Angeles’s rapid growth. The project, built after controversial efforts to secure Owens Valley water rights, transformed the city but left the valley severely depleted, with lasting environmental damage.
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Date: 11/05/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
Los Angeles Aqueduct Opens in 1913, Transforming the Region and Draining Owens Valley
The Los Angeles Aqueduct opened on Nov. 5, 1913, carrying Owens Valley water 233 miles by gravity through the Santa Clarita region to support Los Angeles’s rapid growth. The project, built after controversial efforts to secure Owens Valley water rights, transformed the city but left the valley severely depleted, with lasting environmental damage.
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