From 1960-1968, Sister Mary Corita used the building as her studio and classroom where she made some of her most recognizable works, hosted creative leaders, and influenced a generation of young artists.

About Beverly Fairfax Deeply rooted in Jewish American history, the Beverly Fairfax Historic District boasts a collection of largely intact Period Revival homes. Roughly bounded by Rosewood Avenue, Melrose Avenue, N. Gardner Street, Vista Street, Beverly Boulevard, and N. Fairfax Avenue, the neighborhood includes Spanish Colonial Revival, Late Chateauesque, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, Monterey Revival, […]

In addition to specific grades, our in-depth research unearthed some interesting trends in local preservation throughout L.A. County. One size does not fit all. Communities pursue preservation in different ways. While good preservation programs require certain basic elements, they can be used and combined in various forms to suit the specific needs of the community. […]

Establishing a historic preservation ordinance is an important milestone for any jurisdiction, but merely having an ordinance in place isn’t enough to protect important places. To truly benefit the community, a jurisdiction should promote its ordinance by encouraging residents to nominate significant properties for landmark designation.  A few jurisdictions in Los Angeles County have historic […]

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