In September 2025, the Conservancy hosted nearly 900 people walked the halls of the historic L.A. County’s General Hospital before it begins its exciting transformation into mixed-income housing, medical offices, retail, and supportive services through adaptive reuse.

Tourgoers got a glimpse into areas rarely seen by the public, including one of the hospital’s historic surgery theatres and the county prison hospital—both left virtually untouched since the hospital’s closure nearly two decades ago.

Opened in 1933, this extraordinary building was once the largest public hospital in the western U.S. and earned the nickname the “Great Stone Mother” for its stunning Art Deco design. The hospital, damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake and largely vacant since 2010, is now at the center of a bold vision: a revitalized campus focused on housing, and community well being. Through adaptive reuse, the building will once again serve Angelenos, this time as part of a “Healthy Village” that brings new life to a site long dedicated to care and service.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, tour partners and sponsors, the Wellness Center, and everyone who attended this special tour and made this event possible!

Thank you to our tour partner and presenting sponsor!

With great appreciation for all our tour partners!

We are so grateful for our incredible tour sponsors!

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This special tour and panel discussion are part of the Conservancy’s HOME Campaign, which raises awareness and visibility and advocates for L.A.’s older and historic multifamily housing, the communities they create, and the people they serve.