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Saving Historic Places in L.A. County

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Places that have survived threats of demolition or excessive alteration.

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Primary facade of two story spanish colonial revival church

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Pierce Brothers Mortuary

The Pierce Brothers Mortuary, a Historic-Cultural Monument, was adaptively reused to provide affordable senior housing.

Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist, 2018. M. Rosalind Sagara/L.A. Conservancy

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Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist and Pole Sign

Two story brick building with light emanating from interior windows against dusky sky

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Santa Fe Art Colony

Originally built to house the C.B. Van Vorst Furniture Manufacturing Company, it has provided live/work space to artists...

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Scottish Rite Masonic Temple

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Shepherd Residence

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Singleton Estate

Sister Mary Corita Studio in the mid-1960s, courtesy of the Corita Art Center..

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Sister Mary Corita Studio

From 1960-1968, Sister Mary Corita used the building as her studio and classroom where she made some of her most recogni...

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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures / May Company Wilshire

The former May Company Building continues to shine as the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

Street view of The Complex Theater.

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The Complex

This local landmark has been a site of community-based theatre for over fifty years, and is a rare example of streetcar ...

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The Factory

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Tom of Finland House

Artist Tom of Finland played an important role in changing public perceptions of erotic art in Los Angeles.

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Union Bank Square

Significant for its Corporate International style design and Garret Eckbo landscape, Union Bank Square was the first com...

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Venice Lifeguard Station

Built in 1969, this Mid-Century Modern building headquartered the L.A. City, then L.A. County, lifeguard services.

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Vibiana | Redbird

The former Cathedral of St. Vibiana was one of the Conservancy's toughest battles and greatest victories.

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Watts City Hall and Engine Company No. 65

Primary facade of two story spanish colonial revival church

Place

Pierce Brothers Mortuary

The Pierce Brothers Mortuary, a Historic-Cultural Monument, was adaptively reused to provide affordable senior housing.

Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist, 2018. M. Rosalind Sagara/L.A. Conservancy

Place

Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist and Pole Sign

Two story brick building with light emanating from interior windows against dusky sky

Place

Santa Fe Art Colony

Originally built to house the C.B. Van Vorst Furniture Manufacturing Company, it has provided live/work space to artists...

Place

Scottish Rite Masonic Temple

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Shepherd Residence

Place

Singleton Estate

Sister Mary Corita Studio in the mid-1960s, courtesy of the Corita Art Center..

Place

Sister Mary Corita Studio

From 1960-1968, Sister Mary Corita used the building as her studio and classroom where she made some of her most recogni...

Place

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures / May Company Wilshire

The former May Company Building continues to shine as the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

Street view of The Complex Theater.

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The Complex

This local landmark has been a site of community-based theatre for over fifty years, and is a rare example of streetcar ...

Place

The Factory

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Tom of Finland House

Artist Tom of Finland played an important role in changing public perceptions of erotic art in Los Angeles.

Place

Union Bank Square

Significant for its Corporate International style design and Garret Eckbo landscape, Union Bank Square was the first com...

Place

Venice Lifeguard Station

Built in 1969, this Mid-Century Modern building headquartered the L.A. City, then L.A. County, lifeguard services.

Place

Vibiana | Redbird

The former Cathedral of St. Vibiana was one of the Conservancy's toughest battles and greatest victories.

Place

Watts City Hall and Engine Company No. 65

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