2005, Irrigation

"Photo shows the cornfields looking north from Chinatown. This large parcel of land, known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, is a site that was referred to by many as the Cornfield--a nod to the past, when the parcel produced tons of corn. An irrigation system has been placed on this 32-acre section, which will become a temporary project, transforming this industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle. Artist Lauren Bon is the creator of the "Not a Cornfield" project. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. A makeshift tent has been erected on the left side of the field, and several people can be standing underneath it. Photo dated: July 23, 2005."

2000, Abandoned Lot

"Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, the site is referred to by many as the Cornfield--a nod to the past, when the parcel produced tons of corn. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. This photo appears to have been taken from a bridge overlooking the railroad tracks. Downtown Los Angeles can be seen in the distance. Photo dated December 2000."

2005, Preparation Work

"Photo shows a large parcel of land, known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property; the site is referred to by many as the Cornfield--a nod to the past, when the parcel produced tons of corn. An irrigation system has been placed on this 32-acre section, which will become a temporary project, transforming this industrial Brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle. Artist Lauren Bon is the creator of the "Not a Cornfield" project. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. A Gold Line commuter train is seen on the Chinatown Station Bridge. City hall is visible in the background along with several other buildings. Photo dated: July 23, 2005."

2005, Empty Cornfield

"Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, the site is referred to by many as the Cornfield--a nod to the past, when the parcel produced tons of corn. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, was renamed Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. This photo shows a Metro Gold Line commuter train passing next to a very large dirt area with dozens of neatly spaced rows on its left, and railroad tracks on its right. Downtown Los Angeles can be seen in the distance. Photo dated July 24, 2005."

2005, Corn and Bridge

"Photo shows the cornfields north of Chinatown with a bridge in the background. This large parcel of land, known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, is a site that was referred to by many as the Cornfield--a nod to the past, when the parcel produced tons of corn. An irrigation system was placed on this 32-acre section, which became a temporary project, transforming this industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle. Artist Lauren Bon was the creator of the "Not a Cornfield" project. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. Photo dated: August 24, 2005"

2005, Councilman Garcetti Speaking

"Councilman Eric Garcetti (13th District) addressed members of the news media, as well as a large group of people gathered, for project "Not a Cornfield". Some of the dignitaries pictured behind Councilman Garcetti are: Mayor Villaraigosa, Council members Ed Reyes (1st District), Tom LaBonge (4th District), and Wendy Greuel (2nd District) as well as other City Council members not pictured. Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary public art project. Lauren Annenberg Bon, Annenberg Foundation Trustee and heiress, turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle at the cost of $3 million dollars; the multi-billion dollar Philadelphia-based Annenberg foundation provided the funds for this project." September 12, 2005.

2005, Councilman Garcetti Speaking

"Councilman Eric Garcetti (13th District) addressed members of the news media, as well as a large group of people gathered, for project "Not a Cornfield". Some of the dignitaries pictured behind Councilman Garcetti are: Mayor Villaraigosa, Council members Ed Reyes (1st District), Tom LaBonge (4th District), and Wendy Greuel (2nd District) as well as other City Council members not pictured. Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary public art project. Lauren Annenberg Bon, Annenberg Foundation Trustee and heiress, turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle at the cost of $3 million dollars; the multi-billion dollar Philadelphia-based Annenberg foundation provided the funds for this project." September 12, 2005.

2005, Lauren Bon Speaking

"Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Council members Ed Reyes, (1st District), Eric Garcetti (13th District), and Wendy Greuel (2nd District), can be seen standing behind artist Lauren Bon as she addressed members of the press for the project "Not a Cornfield". Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary public art project. Lauren Annenberg Bon, Annenberg Foundation Trustee and heiress, turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle at the cost of $3 million dollars; the multi-billion dollar Philadelphia-based Annenberg foundation provided the funds for this project. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, was renamed Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. Photo dated: September 12, 2005."

2005, View From Broadway Bridge

"Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, the site is referred to by many as the Cornfield--a nod to the past, when the parcel produced tons of corn. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. This photo shows a commuter train passing next to a very large area in the form of a football field with a patch of grass, which is actually not grass, but a field of corn stalks. The picture was taken from a bridge overlooking the railroad tracks of the Metro Gold Line. Downtown Los Angeles can be seen in the distance. Photo dated: September 7, 2005."

2005, Lauren Bon Speaking

"Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Council members Ed Reyes, (1st District), Eric Garcetti (13th District), and Wendy Greuel (2nd District), can be seen standing behind artist Lauren Bon as she addressed members of the press for the project "Not a Cornfield". Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary public art project. Lauren Annenberg Bon, Annenberg Foundation Trustee and heiress, turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle at the cost of $3 million dollars; the multi-billion dollar Philadelphia-based Annenberg foundation provided the funds for this project. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. Photo dated: September 12, 2005."

2005, Lewis MacAdams

"Lewis MacAdams, poet, activist, journalist, as well as author of a dozen books and tapes of poetry, is seen standing at the "Not a Cornfield" project. Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary project, created by artist Lauren Bon. Ms. Bon turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, was renamed Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. Downtown L.A. is seen in the background. Photo dated September 12, 2005."

2005, Lewis MacAdams

"Lewis MacAdams, poet, activist, journalist, as well as author of a dozen books and tapes of poetry, is seen standing at the "Not a Cornfield" project, amused at something he may have seen or heard. Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary project, created by artist Lauren Bon. Ms. Bon turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. Downtown L.A. is seen in the background. Photo dated: September 12, 2005."

2005, Press Event

"Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and several Council members were in attendance and addressed members of the news press as well as a large crowd that had gathered for project "Not a Cornfield". Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary public art project. Artist Lauren Annenberg Bon, Annenberg Foundation Trustee and heiress, turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle at the cost of $3 million dollars; the multi-billion dollar Philadelphia-based Annenberg foundation provided the funds for this project. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. Corn stalks, looking green and vibrantly lush, make the base for a Downtown backdrop. Photo dated: September 12, 2005."

2005, Reyes, Villaraigosa, and LaBonge

"Councilman Ed Reyes, (1st District), Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Councilman Tom LaBonge (4th District) strike a pose at the "Not a Cornfield" project. Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary project; the creation of artist Lauren Bon. Ms. Bon turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle. In2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. Downtown L.A. is seen in the background. Photograph dated September 12, 2005."

2005, Reyes, Villaraigosa, MacAdams, and LaBonge

"Councilman Ed Reyes, (1st District), Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Author Lewis MacAdams, and Councilman Tom LaBonge (4th District) strike a pose at the "Not a Cornfield" project. Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary project; the creation of artist Lauren Bon. Ms. Bon turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. Downtown L.A. is seen in the background. Photo dated: September 12, 2005."

2005, Villaraigosa at Podium

"Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa addressed members of the media as well as a large group gathered for the project, "Not a Cornfield". Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary public art project. Lauren Annenberg Bon, Annenberg Foundation Trustee and heiress, turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle at the cost of $3 million dollars; the multi-billion dollar Philadelphia-based Annenberg foundation provided the funds for this project. In 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. Several dignitaries can be seen standing behind the Mayor. Photograph dated September 12, 2005."

2005, Villaraigosa Speaking

"Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa addressed members of the media as well as a large group gathered for the project, "Not a Cornfield". Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary public art project. Lauren Annenberg Bon, Annenberg Foundation Trustee and heiress, turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle at the cost of $3 million dollars; the multi-billion dollar Philadelphia-based Annenberg foundation provided the funds for this project. In 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. Several dignitaries can be seen standing on either side as well as behind the Mayor; Downtown L.A. is visible in the background. Photograph dated September 12, 2005."

2005, Villaraigosa Speaking

"Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa addressed members of the media as well as a large group gathered for the project, "Not a Cornfield". Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary public art project. Lauren Annenberg Bon, Annenberg Foundation Trustee and heiress, turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle at the cost of $3 million dollars; the multi-billion dollar Philadelphia-based Annenberg foundation provided the funds for this project. As of 2006, this field located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. The City of Los Angeles dedicated it as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. Several dignitaries can be seen standing on either side as well as behind the Mayor; Downtown L.A. is visible in the background. Photo dated: September 12, 2005."

2005, Press Event

"Councilman Eric Garcetti (13th District) addressed members of the news media, as well as a large group of people gathered, for project "Not a Cornfield". Some of the dignitaries pictured behind Councilman Garcetti are: Mayor Villaraigosa, Council members Ed Reyes (1st District), Tom LaBonge (4th District), and Wendy Greuel (2nd District) as well as other City Council members not pictured. Known originally as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard as well as Chinatown Yard property, this 32-acre parcel of land was turned into a temporary public art project. Lauren Annenberg Bon, Annenberg Foundation Trustee and heiress, turned the industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle at the cost of $3 million dollars; the multi-billion dollar Philadelphia-based Annenberg foundation provided the funds for this project." September 12, 2005.

2005, Cornfield Painter

"An unidentified man stands in the forefront, next to an artists' rendering of the project, Downtown L.A. can be seen in the background. Photo dated September 18, 2005."

2005, Cornfield Painter

"An unidentified man, holding an artists' rendering of the project stands at the forefront. Two tractors can be seen in the background, as well as Downtown L.A. backdrop. Photo dated September 18, 2005."

2005, Al Nodel and Mud People

"Al Nodel stands next to a man and woman in costume, described as "Mud People", in front of the "Not a Cornfield" corn field, which is located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. Not a Cornfield, a 32-acre project created by artist Lauren Bon, transformed an industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle. The City of Los Angeles dedicated this field, also known as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard, as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. As of 2006, this location became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. Al Nodel is Director of L.A. Cultural Affairs. Photo dated September 25, 2005."

2005, DiCaprio's Walking

"Comic book writer, editor and major west coast underground comic book distributor, George (at left) and his son, American actor Leo DiCaprio (wearing a black shirt) walk with two unidentified people at "Not a Cornfield", which is located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. Photograph dated September 25, 2005."

2005, Gary Leonard

"Photographer Gary Leonard stands in front of the "Not a Cornfield" corn field, which is located just north of Chinatown and within half a mile from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. Not a Cornfield, a 32-acre project created by artist Lauren Bon, transformed 32 acres of industrial brownfield into a cornfield for one agricultural cycle. The City of Los Angeles dedicated this field, also known as Southern Pacific's Cornfield Yard, as Cultural Monument #82 for its role as the Southern Pacific's River Station railroad yard. As of 2006, this location became known as Los Angeles State Historic Park. Gary Leonard has been a photojournalist for over thirty years, specializing in anything and everything in Southern California. His photographs are regularly featured in the L.A. Downtown News, as well as other numerous publications. Photo dated: September 25, 2005."