These sources offer a deep dive into the story behind the Watts Towers exploring their creator Simon Rodia, the art and architecture of the towers, and their cultural impact on the Watts community and beyond. From their construction to their survival during the 1965 riots, these articles highlight the Towers' lasting legacy as a powerful symbol of resilience, creativity, and community pride.

https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/watts-towers-the-story-of-an-la-icon#:~:text=Although%20he%20lacked%20formal%20schooling,concentric%20circles%20to%20each%20tower.

https://www.wattstowers.org/about-us#:~:text=Sabato%20Rodia%20was%20born%20in,mortar%20and%20his%20mosaic%20surface.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watts_Towers#:~:text=In%20the%201972%20movie%20Melinda,towers%20in%20a%20montage%20sequence. -https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=613#:~:text=Since%20coming%20to%20the%20world%27s,and%20Latino%20community%20and%20beyond.

https://etandoesla.com/91-the-watts-towers/#:~:text=That%20artist%20was%20Simon%20Rodia,fresh%20fruit%20and%20spare%20change.

https://www.tclf.org/sites/default/files/microsites/art-landscape/watts-towers.html#:~:text=The%20Watts%20Towers%20site%20features,give%20them%20their%20distinctive%20shape.

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/art-bites-watts-towers-2536623

https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/watts-towers-the-story-of-an-la-icon#:~:text=Watts%20became%20a%20predominantly%20black,the%20towers%20were%20miraculously%20unharmed.

https://www.csudh.edu/watts/history/

https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/watts-towers-1921/#:~:text=In%201963%2C%20the%20towers%20were,destruction%20of%20the%20surrounding%20neighborhood.

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/history-watts-california#:~:text=Throughout%20the%20early%2020th%20century,and%20foster%20a%20brighter%20future.&text=By:%20Bunch%2DLyons%2C%20Beverly%20A.

https://laist.com/shows/take-two/i-build-the-tower-tells-struggle-of-watts-towers-creator-community

https://abc7ny.com/koenig-sphere-world-trade-center-wtc-september-11th/2712506/#:~:text=When%20the%20towers%20came%20down%2C%20the%20beaten,became%20a%20symbol%20of%20hope%20and%20resilience.