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We're honoring Los Angeles Conservancy president and CEO, Linda Dishman's 31 years of leadership with a historic affair at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles.

At the turn of the twentieth century, Germain Pellisier bought 160 acres between Normandie and Western Avenues to raise sheep and barley. His land formed the basis of Wilshire Center. The first church in the area (Wilshire Christian Church) arose in 1911 at Normandie Avenue, paving the way for the many congregations that moved here […]

The sites and stories of Wilshire Boulevard delight kids of all ages. Wilshire also offers a range of teaching opportunities, from local history to math. See below for downloadable resources including a super-fun Kids’ Guide, lesson plans developed for LAUSD teachers in 2005, a guide to religious spaces on Wilshire, and a five-part Reading Room series […]