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Los Angles grew into a major tourist spot in the late 1800's as a result of the establishment of new transportation networks, and hotels. This includes the Mount Lowe Resort and Railway which was a popular location at the time for both its location in Los Angles and many attractions. With the Industrial growth in Los Angeles in the late 1800's there was also an increase in cheap labor to help with tourism. Cheap labor was fulfilled by many immigrants and minority workers who faced struggles with low wages, poor living conditions, and even discrimination.

Due to the archaeological work done on the site from 2004 to 2005 excavations of the site found material remains that help to reconstruct the daily lives of the workers. These excavations were done in the workers quarters where they found ceramics, glassware, and food remains. These food remains reveal their dietary habits as well as consumption habits. These material remains give light to realities of laborers who have been overlooked in a lot of historical record.

The people who worked in the early tourism industry of Los Angeles played a critical role and were yet often overlooked.