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Join Us! Paul R. Williams Tour on November 21

SAVE PLACES

ACT NOW: Defend Section 106

Congress is considering legislation that would eviscerate Section 106, the federal review process that helps identify historic places, avoid or minimize harm, and consider “win-win” alternatives. The Los Angeles Conservancy and a national coalition of more than 1,200 preservation organizations are opposed. Help protect California’s historic places and ensure our communities' voices are heard.

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Community Update Meeting

Join us for an Update on the Altadena Historic Context Statement & Historic Resources Survey

Join us in Altadena for a community update on the Altadena Historic Resources Survey and Historic Context Statement—a project dedicated to documenting and celebrating the full range of Altadena’s historic places. Learn more about the work that has been undertaken since the kick-off meeting, review the survey methodology and highlight some interesting finds, and talk about next steps.

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SUPPORT

Join us in making L.A.'s next chapter the best one yet. Your gift counts 2x right now!

Join us in making L.A.'s next chapter, the best chapter with a gift to the Preservation Annual fund today! We need to raise $120,000 before the end of the year. A $60,000 matching gift from a generous group of supporters means your contribution goes twice as far. Please help us reach our goal!

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FALL DRIVING TOUR

12 p.m. spots added for our Paul Revere Williams Driving Tour!

On November 21, join the Conservancy and partnering organizations Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SoCal NOMA) and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) for Paul Revere Was Here, a special tour celebrating architect Paul Revere Williams. This tour includes interior access and admission to LACMA’s exhibit, Paul R. Williams: Architect for Living. 12 p.m. spots are now available.

ADVOCACY

Save Mel’s Drive-In: Voice Your Support on the December 14 Hearing

Santa Monica’s best example of a Googie coffee shop is at risk of redevelopment. The Los Angeles Conservancy partnered with the Santa Monica Conservancy to submit the nomination of the building as a Santa Monica Landmark, which would create meaningful protections for the site. Community support can make a difference! Attend and submit comments in support of the landmark.

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Advocacy

Canyon Country Store Takes Step Toward Landmark Status

Great News! The Canyon Country Store was taken under consideration as a Historic-Cultural Monument by the Cultural Heritage Commission on October 15. Thank you to everyone who submitted comments and spoke in support. We’re one step closer to landmark status!

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Advocacy

Stay of Demolition Maintained for Barry Building

Upon the comments of the Conservancy, Angelenos for Historic Preservation, and members of the public, the Cultural Heritage Commission maintained their 180-day stay on demolition of the Barry Building on October 15. The stay remains in effect until mid-December.

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L.A. WATCH LIST

Frank Lloyd Wright's Sturges House

The Los Angeles Conservancy has identified the Sturges House as the first advocacy priority on its 2026 L.A. Watch List, an initiative highlighting endangered historic places across Los Angeles County. Built in 1939 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the home is now vacant and at risk due to multiple years of neglect.

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COMMUNITY

Collaborating with Altadena communities on recovery efforts that honor and preserve local history and heritage.

MEMBER QUARTERLY LANDMARK

Enjoy the latest issue of LAndmark and get a peek inside L.A. Conservancy membership!

PRESERVATION

Los Angeles Women's Landmarks Project

COMMUNITY

Collaborating with Altadena communities on recovery efforts that honor and preserve local history and heritage.

MEMBER QUARTERLY LANDMARK

Enjoy the latest issue of LAndmark and get a peek inside L.A. Conservancy membership!

PRESERVATION

Los Angeles Women's Landmarks Project

SUPPORT

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