U.S. News

William Mulholland Gave Water to LA and Inspired ‘Chinatown’

Water Wizard

Irish immigrant William Mulholland brought LA the water it needed to grow, even when he was accused of stealing it, and even when it cost the lives of almost 500 innocent people.

articles/2016/02/28/william-mulholland-gave-water-to-la-and-inspired-chinatown/160227-wilkman-drowned-la-tease_wxi0hd
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.