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Millard Sheets: A Legacy of Art and Architecture
The Conservancy and its Modern Comittee are excited to present this special tour showcasing the art and architecture of Millard Sheets in the Claremont and Pomona area. The tour is part of Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980, an unprecedented collaboration of more than sixty cultural institutions across Southern California, coming together to tell the story of the birth of the L.A. art scene. |
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Beverly Hills Adopts Preservation Ordinance
Congratulations to the City of Beverly Hills for adopting a new historic preservation ordinance! The City Council voted unanimously on January 10 to adopt a meaningful ordinance that offers both protections and incentives for preserving historic properties. We applaud the City Council and the Planning Department for their hard work and collaboration in this effort. |
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New Website Section on
Thank you to everyone who commented on the draft environmental impact report in support of preserving the historic Wyvernwood Garden Apartments in Boyle Heights! We're excited to launch a new section of our website devoted to Wyvernwood, the first large-scale garden apartment community in Los Angeles. The site is threatened with demolition and replacement with a $2 billion mixed-use development. |
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Historic Designation and
Documentation Workshop Tuesday, February 7, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The California Preservation Foundation will hold a day-long, in-depth workshop on documenting and designating historic places. Adrian Scott Fine, the Conservancy's director of advocacy, will be on the panel discussing various types of historic designation. The workshop takes place at Baldwin Hills Village (Village Green) and includes a tour of this historic garden apartment community. The workshop costs $165 ($130 for CPF members). Space is limited; reserve early.
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Members Only: Help Choose the Musical for
If you're a current member of the L.A. Conservancy, you can help select the musical film for this year's Last Remaining Seats, our summer series of classic films in historic theatres. Voting ends February 1; one vote per member number. Final film selection based on availability. Thanks for your participation! |
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2012 Preservation Awards Application Available
If you know of a historic preservation project worthy of recognition, consider applying for a Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award. For thirty years, our Preservation Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation throughout Los Angeles County.
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Hollywood Community Plan Update
The Los Angeles City Planning Department is updating the Hollywood Community Plan, which will effectively set the standard for other plans to follow. The Conservancy, Hollywood Heritage, and others have been working to make sure this plan allows for future growth while maintaining Hollywood’s iconic and unique historic character. |
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Preservation Advocacy Fund: Support Above and Beyond Membership Dues
In addition to annual membership dues, we rely on donations to our Preservation Advocacy Fund to help us respond quickly to urgent issues that arise throughout the year. Donations to the fund are 100% tax-deductible. Your support makes our work possible. Thank you! |
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Support Preservation by Buying Groceries Through the Ralphs/Food-4-Less community contribution program, when you use your Ralphs or Food-4-Less rewards card, a portion of your total purchase is donated to the Conservancy. Sign up or renew today! (Even if you’ve participated in the past, you need to renew your registration for the current term Sept. 1, 2011 – Aug. 31, 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience.) |
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Historic Sites for Special Events |
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Would you like to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion at a remarkable historic locale? If so, browse the Conservancy's Historic Sites list for some ideas on the perfect venue for your event. |
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