The City of San Gabriel enjoys a wealth of historic and cultural resources, including archeological sites related to the Gabrielino-Tongva tribe, the iconic San Gabriel Mission, Spanish Colonial Revival-style buildings of the 1920s and ’30s, and cohesive residential neighborhoods. In pioneering recognition of its cultural resources, San Gabriel became the second city in Los Angeles […]

Don Gibbs, architect (active from 1961-present) Donald Gibbs, FAIA is the son of architect Hugh Gibbs FAIA who opened his office, Gibbs and Miller, in 1934. After studying Architecture at USC, working with several other firms, and completing a stint in the Navy, Don joined his father in the practice in 1960, and became a […]

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Make your special event even more memorable by holding it at a unique historic site!

What is the Demolition Notification Ordinance? The Demolition Notification Ordinance is a citywide policy that requires public disclosure of demolitions planned for structures older than forty-five years of age.  What does it mean for me? The Demolition Notification Ordinance can be an important preservation tool for unprotected historic buildings: Community members are empowered to prevent […]

Alpine Village is the first legacy business to be designated a County historic landmark.

Now accepting applications for the 2025 Preservation Awards!

A comprehensive survey documenting the historic resources is key to identifying which places to preserve in a community. Historic resources surveys are often done as part of the preparation of a community’s General or Specific Plan. Surveys that meet state standards may identify properties as “historical resources” for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act […]