The First Baptist Church of Venice, designated a Historic-Cultural Monument in September 2021, is among few remaining properties that tell the story of Oakwood, an African American neighborhood in Los Angeles.
Once nearly forgotten and almost lost to demolition, the Glen Lukens House, designated a Historic-Cultural Monument in 2007 and stands strong as a testament to private stewardship of historic homes.
The State’s Administrative Office of the Courts has proposed expanding or replacing the Glendale County Building, also known as the Glendale Courthouse.
A recent settlement will allow the new owner of this Paul R. Williams designed building to retain the two interior murals that were previously proposed to be removed and sold.
The Hall of Justice was re-dedicated in October 2014 following a two-year, $230 million rehabilitation by the County of Los Angeles.
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Sears in Boyle Heights, and the former Hamburgers/May Company Department Store, all current projects made possible by the now-threatened Historic Tax Credit. Images from Conservancy archives.
A significant Korean American civic organization established by Dosan Ahn Chang Ho, a singularly important figure at the local, state, and national level as well as in modern Korean history.
The John Lautner-designed complex has been repurposed as the nation's first Israeli-American community center after being threatened with demolition in 2014.
International Institute of Los Angeles. Photo by Laura Dominguez.
The International Institute of Los Angeles was founded under the YWCA as part of the nationwide International Institute Movement to help immigrant women adapt to life in the United States. In May 2021, it was added to the City's Historic-Cultural Monument program.