From YMCA to HOME: The Adaptive Reuse of Harbor House
Join us on November 16, 2024, at San Pedro’s historic Harbor House for a special tour and panel discussion as we kick off the L.A. Conservancy’s new multi-year campaign—HOME! This Spanish Colonial Revival landmark shows how historic buildings can be repurposed to serve the community.
2025 Preservation Awards Applications Are Now Open
We are now accepting applications for the L.A. Conservancy's 2025 Preservation Awards! Our annual Preservation Awards honor outstanding achievements in historic preservation in Los Angeles County. Submit your project early and save on the application fee!
Everyone’s a critic – especially as it relates to architecture. One person’s “glass box” is another person’s edifice of stunning beauty. And while tastes change over time, buildings from the late ’60s through the ’70s remain particularly underappreciated.
Think skyscrapers aren’t historic? Think again! After seeing how downtown L.A. has evolved over the past century, you’ll see our beloved skyline in a whole new way.
On October 7th, the L.A. Conservancy will bring you Preservation Perspectives: Meet the 2024 L.A. City Council Candidates—a series of interviews with run-off candidates in the November general election. Whether you live, work, or care about historic places in these districts, this is your chance to submit questions for the candidates.
This exciting fundraising event will be held on Sunday, October 27. It will begin with a festive cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception followed by a sponsor dinner honoring longtime L.A. Conservancy supporter Trina Turk, a fashion designer and steadfast advocate for California’s culture, landscape, and architecture.