Abstract
ABSTRACT Watts Towers is a National Historic Landmark located in South Central Los Angeles and is widely considered one of the finest examples of outsider art in the United States. It is an assemblage of interconnected sculptures fabricated from reinforced masonry including three tall towers, two of which measure over 30.5 m in height. In this case study, the authors discuss recent efforts by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to conserve the towers with an emphasis on how various environmental factors impact the structures and inform the selection of materials and techniques used in their repair. The impact of past conservation campaigns and the loss of original material is also discussed in terms of how best to interpret and document the alterations the towers have undergone over the years.
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