This is the story about stumbling upon one of L.A.'s many pasts. Earlier this year, LAist weekend editor Fiona Ng went to see a new eye doctor in Claremont, and she discovered the office played a surprisingly important role in Southern California art history. 

<p>This is the story about stumbling upon one of L.A.'s many pasts. Earlier this year, LAist weekend editor Fiona Ng went to see a new eye doctor in Claremont, and she discovered the office played a surprisingly important role in Southern California art history.&nbsp;</p>