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Follow your nearest road to Westwood Village and join us for a guided walking tour exploring the neighborhood’s complex and layered history.

Follow your nearest road to Westwood Village and join us for a guided walking tour exploring the neighborhood’s complex and layered history.

The first women's center to be established in Los Angeles from 1970-72 and significant for its connection to LGBTQ+ communities.

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.

What is now known as the Southwest Marine complex at Terminal Island played a key role in both World Wars, setting world records for quick production of ships for the war effort. It helped establish Los Angeles as a world port and was the site of progressive labor policies for the burgeoning African American population […]

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