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Pershing Square: Then and now

A not-so-green Pershing Square in fall 2013.

A not-so-green Pershing Square in fall 2013.   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Pershing Square used to be a lively gathering place. Through the years it’s become an uninviting concrete jungle.
Read more: There’s little life left in Pershing Square

Mismatched history

A statue of Beethoven stands near a cannon in a sort of ghetto of unrelated history in Pershing Square.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Still life

A bit of natural color stands out among the paint in Pershing Square.   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Workout

Jose Ramirez exercises next to the fountain.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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Laid-back

Jose Navarrete of San Francisco relaxes -- as well as a person can relax on concrete -- while checking his smartphone.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Plenty of space

Heriberto Rayo, 75, finds plenty of room to sit.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Sun-drenched

Pershing Square has some greenery, but not much in the way of shade.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Inhospitable

The park’s design doesn’t encourage napping.   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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